Using The Rollover Protection System (Rops); Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Breaking In A New Machine - Toro TITAN ZX4800 Operator's Manual

operate as described below, have an Authorized
Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking
brake and move the blade control switch to On.
Try starting the engine; the engine should not
crank.
2. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking
brake and move the blade control switch to Off.
Move either motion control lever (forward or
reverse). Try starting the engine; the engine
should not crank. Repeat with the other motion
control lever.
3. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking
brake, move the blade control switch to Off,
and lock the motion control levers in neutral.
Start the engine. While the engine is running,
release the parking brake, engage the blade
control switch, and rise slightly from the seat;
the engine should stop.
4. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking
brake, move the blade control switch to Off, and
lock the motion control levers in neutral. Start
the engine. While the engine is running, center
the motion controls; the engine should stop.
Using the Rollover
Protection System (ROPS)
WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep
the roll bar installed and use the seat belt.
WARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is removed.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
(i.e. branches, doorways, electrical wires)
before driving under any objects and do
not contact them.
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page

Breaking in a New Machine

New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.
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