Toro TimeCutter 5000C, Operator'S Manual

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braking and steering. The machine can slide even
if the drive wheels are stopped.
•
Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
•
Use extra care while operating with accessories or
attachments, such as grass-collection systems.
These can change the stability of the machine
and cause a loss of control. Follow directions for
counterweights.
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If possible, keep the deck lowered to the ground
while operating on slopes. Raising the deck while
operating on slopes can cause the machine to
become unstable.
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Figure 14
1. Safe Zone—use the
machine here on slopes
less than 15° or flat areas. 4. W = Width of the machine
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15° and near
drop-offs or water. 5. Keep a safe distance
(twice the width of the
machine) between the
machine and any hazard.
3. Water
Towing Safety
•
Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
•
Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle unless
it has a hitch installed.
•
Do not exceed the weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. The towed
weight must not exceed the weight of the machine
and operator.
•
Never allow children or others near the towed
equipment.
•
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction, increased risk of rollover,
and loss of control. Reduce the towed weight and
slow down.
•
The stopping distance may increase with the
weight of a towed load. Travel slowly and allow
extra distance to stop.
•
Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.
Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
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Figure 15
Note:
Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the F
AST
position ( Figure 16 ).
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Figure 16
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