Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsOutdoor Power EquipmentTimeCutter MX5050 50 in. Fab 24.5 HP V-Twin Gas Zero-Turn Riding Mower with Smart Speed

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messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

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1.Safety-alertsymbol.

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attention.

Contents

Safety...........................................................................4

GeneralSafety.........................................................4

SlopeIndicator.......................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6

ProductOverview.........................................................14

Controls...............................................................14

BeforeOperation......................................................16

BeforeOperationSafety..........................................16

RecommendedFuel................................................16

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner...................................17

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................17

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................17

BreakinginaNewMachine......................................17

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................18

PositioningtheSeat................................................19

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................19

DuringOperation.....................................................20

DuringOperationSafety.........................................20

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)...............................................................21

OperatingtheThrottle............................................21

OperatingtheChoke...............................................21

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................22

StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................22

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.............................23

DrivingtheMachine...............................................23

StoppingtheMachine.............................................24

AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................25

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................25

UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................26

UsingAttachmentsandAccessories..........................26

OperatingTips......................................................26

AfterOperation........................................................27

AfterOperationSafety............................................27

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................27

TransportingtheMachine........................................27

LoadingtheMachine..............................................28

Maintenance.................................................................30

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................30

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures......................................31

MaintenanceandStorageSafety................................31

RaisingtheSeat......................................................31

Lubrication...............................................................32

GreasingtheBearings.............................................32

EngineMaintenance..................................................32

EngineSafety.........................................................32

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................32

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................36

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................37

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................37

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter...............................37

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38

ElectricalSystemSafety...........................................38

ServicingtheBattery...............................................38