Toro 5910 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Groundsmaster 5900/5910 Page 1 -- 3 Safety
While Operating
1. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
chine.
2. Before starting the engine:
A. Engage the parking brake.
B. Makesure the traction pedal is inthe neutralposi-
tion and the PTO switch is OFF (disengaged).
C. After engine isstarted, release parking brakeand
keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not move.
If movement is evident, the traction pedal is adjusted
incorrectly;therefore,shut engine offandadjusttrac-
tion system until machine does not move when trac-
tion pedal is released.
3. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
4. Do not touch engine, radiator or exhaust system
while engine isrunning or soonafter it isstopped. These
areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
5. Before getting off the seat:
A. Ensure that traction pedal is in the neutral posi-
tion.
B. Apply parking brake.
C. Lower the cutting decks fully to the ground. This
relieves pressure from the lift circuit and eliminates
the risk of the cutting decks accidentally lowering to
the ground.
D. Disengage cutting decks and wait for cutting
blades to stop completely.
E. Allow engine to run at low idle speed for at least
five (5) minutes after full load operation to allow the
turbocharger to cool.
F. Stop engine and remove key from switch. Waitfor
all machine movement to stop.
6. Do not park machine on slopes unless wheels are
chocked or blocked.
Safety