Check The Safety Interlock System; Check The Brake; Operation; Think Safety First - Toro Wheel Horse 520xi Operator's Manual

3. Wipe away debris before each use and/or during use, if
required.
4. Wipe away any accumulated debris from the rotating
air-intake screen (Fig. 8).
Danger
The rotating air-intake screen and drive shaft can
catch fingers, hands, and loose clothing, causing
amputation or other severe injury when moving.
Do not operate the tractor without the side
panels and hood in place.
Keep fingers, hands and clothing clear of the
rotating air-intake screen and drive shaft.
Stop the engine and remove the ignition key
before performing maintenance.
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Figure 8
1. Rotating air intake screen
5. Clean any debris build-up from the engine area with a
brush or blower.
Important If possible, blow dirt out (Fig. 9), rather
than washing it out. If water is used, keep it away from
electrical items.
Figure 9
Important Do not clean the machine using pressurized
water. High-pressure washing can damage the electrical
system or deplete grease.
6. Clean debris from the rear transaxle cover (Fig. 10).
Note: The rear transaxle cover is an air-intake area for
cooling the transaxle.
1. Rear transaxle cover
Check the Safety Interlock
System
Always check the interlock system before operating the
tractor. Instructions for checking the interlock system are
found in the Operation section, page 14.

Check the Brake

Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Brake, page 26.
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Operation

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all the safety instructions on
pages 3 through 7. Knowing this information could help
you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 11) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
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Figure 10