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Safety and Instructional Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.

decal93-7009

93-7009

1.

Warning—do not operate the mower with the deflector up
or removed; keep the deflector in place.

2.

Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts.

decal99-3943

99-3943

1.

Engine

decal106-8717

106-8717

1.

Read the instructions before servicing or performing
maintenance.

2.

Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours.

3.

Grease every 25 operating hours.

4.

Engine

decal112-9840

112-9840

1.

Read the

Operator's

Manual

.

3.

Remove the ignition key
and read the instructions
before servicing or
performing maintenance.

2.

Height of cut

decal119-8814

119-8814

1.

Parking position

4.

Neutral

2.

Fast

5.

Reverse

3.

Slow

decal119-8815

119-8815

1.

Parking position

4.

Neutral

2.

Fast

5.

Reverse

3.

Slow

8

 

Summary of Contents for MX 5050

Page 1: ...Form No 3398 974 Rev A TimeCutter MX 5050 Riding Mower Model No 74770 Serial No 316000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3398 974 A...

Page 2: ...in residential applications It is primarily designed for cutting grass on well maintained lawns It is not designed for cutting brush mowing grass and other growth alongside highways or for agricultur...

Page 3: ...enance Schedule s 27 Pre Maintenance Procedures 28 Raising the Seat 28 Lubrication 28 Greasing the Bearings 28 Engine Maintenance 29 Servicing the Air Cleaner 29 Servicing the Engine Oil 29 Servicing...

Page 4: ...urfaces Do not operate the machine without deflector discharge cover or entire grass collection system in place and working Be alert slow down and use caution when making turns Look behind and to the...

Page 5: ...and turn the machine off if children enter the area Before and while backing or changing direction look behind down and side to side for small children Never carry children on the machine even with t...

Page 6: ...toring it Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before starting the machine Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components...

Page 7: ...degrees Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees Fold along the appropriate line to match the recom...

Page 8: ...blade stay away from moving parts decal99 3943 99 3943 1 Engine decal106 8717 106 8717 1 Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours...

Page 9: ...Entanglement hazard keep away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place decaloemmarkt Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufactu...

Page 10: ...decal131 3947 131 3947 1 Trim slow 3 Mow fast 2 Tow medium decal131 4162a 131 4162 1 Fast 3 Slow 2 Continuous variable setting 4 Power takeoff 10...

Page 11: ...chine and that has an incline less than 15 degrees back up the ramp in reverse and drive forward off the ramp 7 Tipping hazard on slopes do not use on slopes near open water do not use on slopes great...

Page 12: ...11 Mower deck 15 Hydraulic reservoir 4 Control panel 8 Fuel tank cap 12 Front caster wheel Controls Become familiar with all the controls in Figure 4 and Figure 5 before you start the engine and opera...

Page 13: ...ove the lever Move the motion control levers outward from the center to the PARK position when exiting the machine Figure 14 Always position the motion control levers into the PARK position when you s...

Page 14: ...ich may not be covered under warranty Do not use gasoline containing methanol Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used Do not add o...

Page 15: ...onditioner Use a fuel stabilizer conditioner in the machine to provide the following benefits Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel...

Page 16: ...offs and water CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure Wear hearing protection when operat...

Page 17: ...ne is running engage the blade control switch and rise slightly from the seat the engine should stop 4 While sitting on the seat move the blade control switch to the OFF position and lock the motion c...

Page 18: ...the other forward causing the machine to spin rather than turn This greatly improves the machine maneuverability but may require sometime for you to adapt to how it moves WARNING The machine can spin...

Page 19: ...motion control levers to neutral Driving Backward Note Always use caution when backing up and turning 1 Move the levers to the center unlocked position 2 To go backward look behind you and down as you...

Page 20: ...moisture content and the height of the grass Suggested uses Trim Tow Mow Parking X Heavy wet grass X Training X Bagging X Mulching X Normal mowing X Transport X Trim This is the lowest speed The sugge...

Page 21: ...115 mm 4 1 2 inches as shown in Figure 18 g027504 Figure 18 Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height of cut adjust the height of the anti scalp rollers Note Adjust the anti scal...

Page 22: ...e ignition key to the RUN position The battery needs to be charged and functioning to disengage the electric brake Pushing the Machine 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade con...

Page 23: ...nder the mower Never try to clear discharge area or mower blades unless you move the blade control switch to OFF and rotate the ignition key to OFF Also remove the key and pull the wire off the spark...

Page 24: ...lso cause the machine to tip or lose control If you are loading the machine on or near a slope position the trailer or truck so that it is on the down side of the slope and the ramp extends up the slo...

Page 25: ...throttle setting and blade speed while still being able to reduce ground speed to increase the quality of cut Cutting a Lawn for the First Time Cut the grass slightly longer than normal to ensure tha...

Page 26: ...void this move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged Keep the Underside of the Mower Clean Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the mower after each use If grass and dirt build...

Page 27: ...hours Replace the air cleaner paper element more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions Change the engine oil and the engine oil filter Clean the blower housing more often under extremely dusty...

Page 28: ...the motion control levers outward to the PARK position shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Clean the grease fittings Figur...

Page 29: ...r element Figure 28 3 Remove the element and gently tap the element to dislodge dirt Note Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air as this will damage the element Note Replace a dirty bent...

Page 30: ...Fill with oil as specified in the table titled Use These SAE Viscosity Oils Figure 29 1 Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains...

Page 31: ...Replace the spark plug s The spark plug is RFI compliant Equivalent alternate brand plugs can also be used Type Champion XC12YC Air Gap 0 76 mm 0 03 inch Removing the Spark Plug 1 Disengage the blade...

Page 32: ...ft lb g027938 Figure 36 Cleaning the Blower Housing To ensure proper cooling make sure that the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Annuall...

Page 33: ...ay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes Replacing the In Line Fuel Filter Service Interval Every 100 hours Replace the in line fuel filter Never install a dirty filte...

Page 34: ...PARK position shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Raise the seat to access the battery 4 Disconnect the negative black gro...

Page 35: ...rminal 3 Using the fasteners previously removed install the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal 4 Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive red battery post 5 Secure the batter...

Page 36: ...manufacturer on the sidewall of the caster wheel tires Inflate the rear drive wheel tires to 90 kPa 13 psi g000554 Figure 41 1 Valve stem Releasing the Electric Brake The electric brake releases by ma...

Page 37: ...id remains at the Full Cold line in the reservoir after purging Failure to properly perform this procedure can result in irreparable damage to the transaxle drive system Note Change the filter and flu...

Page 38: ...filter as previously removed Note Use the 3 screws to secure the filter guards 3 Verify that the vent plugs are removed before adding the fluid 4 Slowly pour the specified fluid through expansion rese...

Page 39: ...ain sharp blades throughout the cutting season because sharp blades cut cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass blades Tearing and shredding the grass turns it brown at the edges which slows gr...

Page 40: ...that the machine is on Figure 48 g014972 Figure 48 1 Deck 3 Blade 2 Spindle housing 3 Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface Figure 49 g014973 Figure 49 1 Blade in position for measuri...

Page 41: ...d continued safety conformance of the machine use genuine Toro replacement blades Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non conformance with safety standards 1 Hold the blade en...

Page 42: ...36 Leveling from Side to Side 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to the PARK position shut off the engine remove the...

Page 43: ...easure from the tip of the front blade to the flat surface and the tip of the rear blade to the flat surface Figure 57 Note If the front blade tip is not 1 6 to 7 9 mm 1 16 to 5 16 inch lower than the...

Page 44: ...erating position 3 Slide the mower under the machine 4 Lower the height of cut lever to the lowest position 5 Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide the hanger brackets over the rear lift rod Figur...

Page 45: ...belts for wear or cracks Check the belts for cracks frayed edges burn marks or any other damage Replace damaged belts Replacing the Mower Belt The signs of a worn belt include squealing while the belt...

Page 46: ...the seat and around the engine hydraulic pumps and motors 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 2 Move the motion control levers outward to the PARK position shu...

Page 47: ...ive use of water especially near the control panel under the seat around the engine hydraulic pumps and motors 3 Service the air cleaner refer to Servicing the Air Cleaner page 29 4 Grease and oil the...

Page 48: ...stall the wire on the spark plug s 11 Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower 12 Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the underside of the mower then wash the mower with a garden...

Page 49: ...The air cleaner is dirty 2 Clean or replace the air cleaner element 3 The spark plug wire s is loose or disconnected 3 Install the wire s on the spark plug 4 The spark plug s is pitted fouled or the g...

Page 50: ...ration 6 A blade spindle is bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 The blade s is not sharp 1 Sharpen the blade s 2 A cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install a new cutting blade s 3 The mower is...

Page 51: ...Schematics g028022 Electrical Diagram Rev A 51...

Page 52: ...e provided contact us at Toro Warranty Company Customer Care Department RLC Division 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Toll free at 866 216 6029 U S customers Toll free at 866 216 60...

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