Toro 5020 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Maintenance and Service
20. Before servicing or making adjustments to the ma-
chine, stop engine, remove key from the ignition, and
pull the spark plug wire off spark plug to prevent acci
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dental starting of the engine.
21. Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight,and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition be
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fore applying pressure to the system.
22. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have suffi
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cient force to penetrate skin and do serious damage. If
fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically re
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moved within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this
form of injury or gangrene may result.
23. Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be re
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lieved by stopping engine, engaging parking brake and
lowering attachments to the ground.
24. To make sure entire machine is in good condition,
keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened.
25. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is re-
quired, contact an Authorized TORO Distributor.
26. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine
area free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and accu
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mulation of dirt.
27. If the engine must be running to perform a mainte-
nance adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and any
parts of the body away from the engine and any moving
parts. Keep everyone away.
28. Do not overspeed engine by changing governor set-
tings. Maximum engine speed is 3200 rpm. To assure
safety and accuracy, have an Authorized Toro Distribu
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tor check maximum engine speed with a tachometer.
29. Engine must be shut off before checking oil or ad-
ding oil to the crankcase.
30. To be sure of optimum performance and safety, al-
ways purchase genuine TORO replacement parts and
accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made
by other manufacturers could be dangerous. Such use
could void the product warranty of The Toro Company.
31. When changing attachments, tires, or performing
other service, use correct blocks, hoists, and jacks.
Make sure machine is parked on a solid level floor such
as a concrete floor. Prior to raising the machine, remove
any attachments that may interfere with the safe and
proper raising of the machine. Always chock or block
wheels. Used jack stands or solid wood blocks to sup
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port the raised machine. If the machine is not properly
supported by blocks or jack stands, the machine may
move or fall, which may result in personal injury.
Safety
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Safety