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FormNo.3441-386RevA
ZMaster
®
Professional5000
SeriesRidingMower
with60inor72inTURBOFORCE
®
Mower
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3441-386*
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Usingthis productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
©2020—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
2
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword Danger,Warning,orCaution.
•Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath orseriousinjury.
•Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin deathorseriousinjury.
•Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror moderateinjury.
Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Safety.......................................................................5
GeneralSafety...................................................5
SlopeIndicator...................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
ProductOverview...................................................16
Controls...........................................................17
HourMeter....................................................17
HourMeter....................................................18
Specications..................................................19
MachineswithSideDischarge..........................19
MachineswithRearDischarge.........................19
Attachments/Accessories.................................19
BeforeOperation.................................................20
BeforeOperationSafety...................................20
AddingFuel......................................................21
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................21
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................21
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem
sa-black
Maintenance...........................................................39
(ROPS).........................................................22
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................23
PositioningtheSeat..........................................24
UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................24
ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................24
DuringOperation.................................................24
DuringOperationSafety...................................24
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................27
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................27
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................27
StartingtheEngine...........................................28
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................28
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................29
DrivingtheMachine..........................................29
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................30
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................31
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................32
AdjustingtheSkid(s).........................................33
AdjustingtheFlowBafeKnob.........................33
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................34
OperatingTips.................................................35
AfterOperation....................................................36
AfterOperationSafety......................................36
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................36
UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves............36
TransportingtheMachine.................................37
MaintenanceSafety..........................................39
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........39
Lubrication..........................................................41
GreasingtheMachine.......................................41
LubricatingtheMowerDeck-LiftPivots.............41
GreasingtheMowerDeck................................41
GreasingtheCasterPivots...............................43
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................43
EngineMaintenance...........................................44
EngineSafety...................................................44
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IdentifyingtheEngine.......................................44
ServicingaKawasaki ServicingaKohler
®
Engine..........................45
®
Engine...............................50
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................55
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................55
ServicingtheElectronicFuel-Injection
System..........................................................55
ReplacingtheLow-PressureFuel
Filter..............................................................55
ServicingtheHigh-PressureFuelFilter.............56
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................56
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................56
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................56
ServicingtheBattery.........................................56
ServicingtheFuses..........................................58
ServicingtheFuses..........................................59
Jump-StartingtheMachine...............................59
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................60
CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................60
CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................60
AdjustingtheTracking......................................61
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................62
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................62
CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................62
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................62
RemovingtheClutchShim...............................63
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................65
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................65
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil
Cooler...........................................................65
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand
Shrouds........................................................65
CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-Unit
Shrouds........................................................66
BrakeMaintenance.............................................66
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................66
BeltMaintenance................................................67
InspectingtheBelts..........................................67
ReplacingtheMowerBeltforSide-Discharge
MowerDecks................................................67
ReplacingtheMowerBeltforRear-Discharge
MowerDecks................................................68
ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive
Belt................................................................70
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................71
AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............71
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............71
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............72
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutral-Lock
Pivot..............................................................73
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................73
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................73
Hydraulic-FluidSpecications..........................73
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................73
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filters............................................................74
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................76
BladeSafety.....................................................76
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................76
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................79
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................82
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................84
Cleaning..............................................................85
CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................85
DisposingofWaste...........................................85
Storage...................................................................86
StorageSafety..................................................86
CleaningandStorage.......................................86
Troubleshooting......................................................87
Schematics.............................................................90
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIstandardB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperateor servicethemachine.
•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15°.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,
safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.
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SlopeIndicator
Figure3
Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
decalbatterysymbols
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery .
2.Nore,opename,or smoking
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot discard
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal99-8936
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decaloemmarkt
decal106-2655
106-2655
1.Warning—donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove thekeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
decal58-6520
58-6520
1.Grease
106-5517
decal106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
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decal107-3069
107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
decal110-2067
110-2067
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.
decal116-8283
116-8283
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto75to81N∙m(55to60ft-lb).
109-6036
RearDischargeMachinesOnly
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.Removethekeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.
3.Heightofcut
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal109-6036
8
116-5988
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking
brake—disengaged
116-8726
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualfortherecommendedhydraulic uid.
decal116-5988
decal117-3848
117-3848
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,raiseddeector—donotoperate withoutthedeector ,dischargecover,orgrasscollection systeminplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.
decal116-8726
117-0346
1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drillormodify therollbarinanyway.
decal117-0346
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125-9383
1.Checkhydraulicuidevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.
2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating themachine.
decal126-2055
4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
126-2055
1.Wheellugnut—torqueto129N∙m(95ft-lb).
2.Wheelhubnut—torqueto319N∙m(235ft-lb).
3.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming maintenance;checkthetorqueaftertherst100hoursand every500hoursafter.
decal125-9383
1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.
2.Lock
1.Warning—hotpulley;allowtocool.
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decal126-4398
126-4398
3.Unlock
decal126-4659
126-4659
Machineswithastandardhourmeteronly
Machineswithasmarthourmeteronly
126-5641
1.PTO4.Operator-presenceswitch
2.Parkingbrake
3.Neutral
5.Seeuser’sguidefor operatingconditioncode
MachineswithaKawasakiEngineOnly
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121-7551
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)4.Continuousvariable setting
2.Choke5.Slow
3.Fast
decal114-4466
114-4466
1.Main,25A
2.PTO,10A
decal121-7551
MachineswithaKohlerEngineOnly
3.Charge,25A
4.Auxiliary,15A
decal126-7875
126-7875
1.Fuselocation4.Auxiliary,15A
2.Relaylocation
3.Main,20A
5.Startrelay
6.Notused
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MachineswithSideDischargeOnly
decal127-6663
127-6663
127-0326
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.Heightofcut
MachineswithRearDischargeOnly
3.Removethekeyand readtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.
1.Warning—readthe
decal127-0326
Operator'sManual.
2.Crushinghazard—engage theparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andremove thekey;supportthe machineusingjackstands.
Machineswithastandardhourmeteronly
decal116-1716
116-1716
1.Fuel6.Hourmeter
2.Empty
3.Half
4.Full9.Neutral
5.Battery
7.PTO
8.Parkingbrake
10.Operatorpresenceswitch
1.Rotatethenutclockwise toremove.
decal140-1198
140-1198
2.Attention—readthe Operator’sManual.
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MachineswithSideDischargeOnly
131-1180
decal131-1180
MachineswithSideDischargeOnly
decal136-5508
136-5508
1.Beltrouting
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Short,lightgrass;dry conditions
3.Baggingsetting
4.Tall,densegrass;wet conditions
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132-0871
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.
decal132-0871
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;alloperatorsshould betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine;wearhearing protection.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
4.Tippinghazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptheramp(inreverse)and driveforwardofftheramp.
5.Runoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyou whenmovinginreverse.
6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor onslopesgreaterthan15°;onlyoperateacrossslopesless than15°.
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Machineswithasmarthourmeteronly
1.Fast4.Engine—stop
2.Slow
3.PTO
decal137-9208
137-9208
5.Engine—run
6.Engine—start
MachineswithRearDischargeOnly
136-5522
1.Beltrouting;readtheOperator’sManualforgreasing information.
decal136-5522
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
Side-DischargeMachineShown
1.Deck-liftpedal
2.Transportlock
3.Parking-brakelever8.Fuelcap
4.Controls
5.Motion-controllevers
6.Rollbar
7.Seatbelt
9.Mowerdeck
10.Casterwheel
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
Figure5
HourMeter
MachineswithaStandardHourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure6).
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1.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)
2.Chokecontrol
3.Throttlecontrol
4.Hour meter/Safety-interlock display
5.Keyswitch
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page28).
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).
ChokeControl
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power
Figure6
1.Fuelgauge(bars)4.Safety-interlocksymbols
2.Batterylight
3.Hourmeter
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedwithinthehourmeter,and thebarslightupwhenthekeyswitchisintheON position(Figure6).
Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelislow (approximately1gallonremaininginthefueltank).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure7).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
5.Lowfuelindicatorlight
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Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).
Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyswitchis turnedonandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure6).
Electronic-ControlUnitMalfunction-IndicatorLight
Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)illuminates.
TheMIListheredlightlocatedintherightconsole panel.
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OncetheMILilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting checks;refertotheMILsectionunderTroubleshooting
(page87).
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService Dealerisnecessary.
RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicatewith ablackbarthattheinterlockcomponentispositioned correctly(Figure7).
HourMeter
ForMachineswithaSmartHourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure7).
Thehourmeterdisplayswhenyouareoperating themachineandmomentarilywhenyoushutoffthe engine.Thedisplayturnsoffafter5minutes.
RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
Neutral-LockPosition
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting themachine(Figure24).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
Parking-BrakeLever
Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve(page36).
Figure7
1.Safety-interlockindicators3.Informationscreen
2.LEDstatuslight
LEDStatusLight
TheLEDismulti-coloredtoindicatethesystemstatus andislocatedontherightsideofthepanel.
•SolidGreen—indicatesnormaloperatingactivity.
•BlinkingRed—indicatesafaultisactive.
•BlinkingGreenandOrange—indicatesaclutch
resetisrequired.
•SolidRed—indicatesmaintenanceisrequired.
RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
FuelGauge
Whenthefuel-tanklevelislow,theLEDstatuslight ashesaredlightandthefuel-levelsymbolonthe screenashes.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
MachineswithSideDischarge
Width:
60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
135cm150cm
WithoutDeck
(53inches)(59inches)
157cm187cm
DeectorUp
(62inches)(74inches)
192cm222cm
DeectorDown
(76inches)(88inches)
Length:
60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
211cm219cm
RollBar—Up
(83inches)(86inches)
215cm223cm
RollBar—Down
(85inches)(88inches)
Height:
RollBar—UpRollBar—Down
179.1cm(70.5inches)118.9cm(46.8inches)
MachineswithRearDischarge
Width:
60-inchMower Deck
WithoutMower Deck
WithMowerDeck
Length:
RollBar-Up
RollBar-Down
Height:
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
179.1cm(70.5inches)118.9cm(46.8inches)
Weight:
134.6cm150.1cm
(53.0inches)(59.1inches)
168.4cm199.0cm
(66.3inches)(78.3inches)
60-inchMower Deck
221.6cm(87.25 inches)
226.0cm(88.95 inches)
72-inchMower Deck
72-inchMower Deck
221.6cm(87.25 inches)
226.0cm(88.95 inches)
Weight:
ModelWeight
60-inchMowerDeck
72-inchMowerDeck
569kg(1,255lb)
612kg(1,350lb)
ModelWeight
60-inchMowerDeck
72-inchMowerDeck
577kg(1,271lb)
606kg(1,335lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andguardsareattachedandworking properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.
•Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure
thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly .
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose jewelry.
•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.Shutoffthemachineand attachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.
FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundandawayfromyour vehiclebeforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.
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AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .
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PerformingDaily Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page39).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow 40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure8).
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Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances (i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires) beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo notcontactthem.
LoweringtheRollBar
Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen
absolutelynecessary.
1.T olowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.
2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sotheyarenotengaged(Figure9).
3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure
9).
Figure9
1.Rollbarintheupright position
2.ROPSknobinthelatched position
3.PulltheROPSknobout.6.Rollbarinthefolded
4.RotatetheROPSknob90 degrees.
5.ROPSknobinthe unlatchedposition
position
RaisingtheRollBar
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barintheraisedposition.
1.Raisetherollbartotheoperatingpositionand rotatetheknobsuntiltheymovepartiallyinto thegrooves(Figure9).
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2.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe pins(Figure9).
3.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins areengaged.
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UsingtheSafety-Interlock System
WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunlessthefollowingoccurs:
•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewhenthemotion-controlleversare movedfromtheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe parkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefromtheseat whenthePTOisengaged.
Thehourmeterhasindicatorstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,an indicatordisplaysonthescreen.
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Figure11
Smarthourmetershown
1.Indicatorsdisplaywhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .
1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.
2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controlleverout oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatfor theothercontrollever.
Figure10
Standardhourmetershown
1.Indicatorsdisplaywhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition.
3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,disengage theparkingbrake,engagetheblade-control switch(PTO),andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldshutoff.
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4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,center eithermotioncontrolandmove(forwardor reverse);theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor othermotioncontrol.
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5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.
ChangingtheSeat Suspension
Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.
PositioningtheSeat
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure12).
Figure12
UnlatchingtheSeat
Tounlatchtheseat,pushtheseatlatchforward (Figure13).
Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Seat-suspensionknob
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DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
Figure13
1.Seatlatch2.Seat
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
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causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal
injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
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•Donotmowwiththedischargedeector
raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou beforemovingthemachineinreverse.
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Figure15
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey (ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.Make allnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way .
•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat
thehitchpoint.
•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byToro.
•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.
1.Wearhearingprotection.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe
blades.
•Neverraisethemowerdeckwhilethebladesare
moving.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.
•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse
cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe operatingarea.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor
overspeedtheengine.
•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand
themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan theoperator.
•Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter
theoperatingarea.
•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look
downandallaroundforsmallchildren.
•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen
thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror backedoverbythemachine.
RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety
•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Donot
removeanyoftheROPScomponentsfromthe machine.
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.
•Keeptherollbarinthefullyraisedandlocked
positionandalwayswearyourseatbeltwhenever therollbarisup.
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•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobjectsbeforeyou
driveunderthem,anddonotcontactthem.
•ReplacedamagedROPScomponents.Donot
repairoralterthem.
•Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar
isdown.
•Wheelsdroppingoveredges,oversteepbanks,or
intowatercancausearollover,whichmayresult inseriousinjuryordeath.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;
raiseitassoonasclearancepermits.
•Intheeventofarollover,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealertoinspecttheROPS.
•UseonlyToroapprovedaccessoriesand
attachmentsfortheROPS.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,dothefollowing:
grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.
•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground
whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleofthearea.
–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15°oratareas.
2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15°andnear drop-offsorwater.
3.Water
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Figure16
4.W=Widthofthemachine
5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
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OperatingtheParking
OperatingtheMower
Brake
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
Figure17
DisengagingtheParkingBrake
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)
Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with
thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.
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Figure19
DisengagingtheBlade-Control
Figure18
Switch(PTO)
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Figure20
OperatingtheThrottle
YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure21).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.
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Figure21
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StartingtheEngine
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5
secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait 15secondsbetweenattempts.Failuretofollow theseinstructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Youmayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe
enginethersttimeafteraddingfueltoanemptyfuel system.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.
Figure22
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Figure23
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve
isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Engagethe parkingbrakebeforetransporting.Makesurethat youremovethekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunand causethebatterytolosecharge.
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