Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Turn on the flashing warning lights on the machine
whenever you travel on a public road, except
where such use is prohibited by law.
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Disengage the drive to the attachment and shut off
the engine before adding fuel and adjusting the
height of cut.
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Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the
engine and, if the engine has a fuel-shutoff valve,
shut off the fuel when you have finished operating
the machine.
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
gases are enclosed.
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Never leave a running engine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position, do the
following:
– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Set the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not change the governor settings on or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speed may increase the potential for
personal injury.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by
The Toro® Company only.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
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Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in the event of an emergency.
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Always wear your seat belt when the ROPS is up.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances, such as
branches, doorways, and electrical wires, before
driving the machine under them. Do not contact
them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or revise
it.
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Any alterations to a ROPS must be approved by
The Toro® Company.
Slope Safety
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Slow down the machine and use extra care on
hillsides. Travel in the recommended direction on
hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the stability of
the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage
the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
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Do not turn the machine sharply. Use care when
reversing the machine.
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When operating the machine on a slope, always
keep all cutting units lowered.
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Avoid turning the machine on slopes. If you must
turn, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the
machine.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
1. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
ensure that it is in the N
3. Turn the ignition key to the R
4. When the glow indicator dims, turn the ignition
key to the S
TART
5. Release the key immediately when the engine
starts and allow it to return to the R
6. Allow the engine to warm up at low speed
(without load) for 3 to 5 minutes, then actuate
the throttle switch to attain the desired engine
speed.
Important:
The starter motor automatically
disengages after 30 seconds to prevent
premature starter motor failure. If the engine
fails to start after 30 seconds, turn the key
to the O position, check the controls and
FF
procedures again, wait 2 minutes, and repeat
the starting procedure.
Note:
When the hydraulic-oil temperature is
below 4°C (40°F), the machine operates in
a warm-up mode; limiting the engine speed
to 1,650 rpm and preventing traction-drive
operation in High range. When the oil
temperature reaches 4°C (40°F), the warm-up
mode disables.
7. To stop the engine, set the throttle switch to the
L -I position, move the PTO switch to the
OW DLE
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