Disposing Of Waste; Storage; Storage Safety; Cleaning And Storage - Toro TimeCutter MX 5075 Operator's Manual

7. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note:
If the mower is not clean after 1 washing,
soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then
repeat the process.
9. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to
remove excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting
could expose you and others to thrown
objects or blade contact. Contact with a
blade or thrown debris can cause injury
or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout
fitting immediately, before using
machine again.
• Never put your hands or feet under
the mower or through openings in the
machine.

Disposing of Waste

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.

Storage

Storage Safety

•
Let the engine cool before storing the machine.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel near flames or
drain the fuel indoors.

Cleaning and Storage

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
position.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially
the engine and hydraulic system. Clean
dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine
cylinder-head fins and blower housing.
Important:
with mild detergent and water. Do not
pressure-wash the machine. Avoid
excessive use of water, especially near the
control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps, and
motors.
4. Check the parking brake operation; refer to
Position (page
5. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
6. Grease the machine; refer to
31).
7. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter (page
8. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
9. Charge the battery; refer to
(page 39).
10. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt
from the underside of the mower, then wash the
machine with a garden hose.
Note:
Run the machine with the blade-control
switch (PTO) engaged and the engine at high
idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing.
11. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page
12. Prepare the machine for storage for over
30 days as follows:
A. Add fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh fuel
in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
the fuel stabilizer manufacturer. Do not
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You can wash the machine
11).
Servicing the Air
32).
Lubrication (page
Changing the
34).
Checking the
40).
Charging the Battery
ARK
Park
43).