Toro TimeCutter 5000 Manual Del Operador página 31

Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Maintenance Safety
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If you leave the key in the switch, someone could
accidently start the engine and seriously injure you
or other bystanders. Remove the key from the
switch before you perform any maintenance.
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Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the drives.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
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Do not allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts or hot surfaces. If possible, do not make
adjustments with the engine running.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Check the parking brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service it as required.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 8 hours
Before each use or daily
After each use
Every 25 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 100 hours or yearly,
whichever comes first
Every 200 hours
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the safety-interlock system.
• Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose, or damaged parts.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean the air intake screen.
• Inspect the blades.
• Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
• Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit, muffler, drives, grass catcher, and
engine.
• Clean the mower-deck housing.
• Grease the caster wheel bearings (more often in sandy soil conditions).
• Check tire pressure.
• Check the belts for wear or cracks.
• Change the engine oil (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Replace or clean and gap the spark plug.
• Replace the in-line fuel filter.
• Replace the paper air-cleaner element (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Change the engine-oil filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
compartment to prevent fires.
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Clean up oil or fuel spills and remove fuel-soaked
debris.
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Do not rely on hydraulic or mechanical jacks to
support the machine; support the machine with
jack stands whenever you raise the machine.
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Keep all parts in good working condition
and all hardware tightened, especially the
blade-attachment hardware. Replace all worn or
damaged decals.
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Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of
the battery before repairing the machine.
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To ensure optimum performance, use only
genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
Replacement parts and accessories made by
other manufacturers could be dangerous, and
such use could void the product warranty.
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