Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 5910 Operator's Manual

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Never raise the mower deck with the blades running.
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Stop the machine and inspect the blades after striking an
object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the machine.
Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing, especially
while crossing loose terrain such as gravel.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks with the machine. Always
yield the right-of-way.
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Turn on the flashing warning lights on the machine
whenever you travel on a public road, except where such
use is prohibited by law.
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Disengage the drive to the attachment and shut off the
engine before adding fuel and adjusting the height of cut.
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Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the engine
and, if the engine has a fuel-shutoff valve, shut off the
fuel when you have finished operating the machine.
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust gases are
enclosed.
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Never leave a running engine unattended. Set the parking
brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key before
leaving the operating position.
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Before leaving the operating position, do the following:
– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Set the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not change the governor settings on or overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may
increase the potential for personal injury.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by The Toro®
Company only.
Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Safety
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Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you can
release it quickly in the event of an emergency.
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Always wear your seat belt.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances, such as branches,
doorways, and electrical wires, before driving the machine
under them. Do not contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by thoroughly
inspecting it periodically for damage and keeping all the
mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or revise it.
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Any alterations to a ROPS must be approved by The
Toro® Company.
Slope Safety
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Slow down the machine and use extra care on hillsides.
Travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on a
slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and
proceed slowly straight down the slope.
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Do not turn the machine sharply. Use care when reversing
the machine.
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When operating the machine on a slope, always keep all
cutting units lowered.
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Avoid turning the machine on slopes. If you must turn,
turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the machine.
Follow the recommendations for using the machine on a
slope in this Operator's Manual.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
1. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and ensure
that it is in the N
3. Set the throttle switch to the L
4. Turn the ignition key to the R
5. When the glow indicator dims, turn the ignition key to
the S position.
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6. Release the key immediately when the engine starts and
allow it to return to the R
7. Allow the engine to warm up at low speed (without
load) for 3 to 5 minutes, then actuate the throttle switch
to attain the desired engine speed.
Important: Do not run the starter motor more
than 30 seconds at a time or premature starter
failure may result. If the engine fails to start after
30 seconds, turn the key to the O
the controls and procedures again, wait 2 minutes,
and repeat the starting procedure.
Note: When the temperature is below -7° C (20° F),
let the machine warm up for a minimum of 10 minutes.
8. To stop the engine, set the throttle switch to the
L -I position, move the PTO switch to the O
OW DLE
position, set the parking brake, and turn the ignition
key to O .
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9. Remove the key from the switch to prevent accidental
starting.
Important: Idle the engine for 5 minutes before
shutting it off after a full-load operation. Failure to do so
may lead to turbo-charger complications.
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position.
EUTRAL
-I position.
OW DLE
position.
UN
position.
UN
position, check
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