Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Checking The Cooling System - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
•
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before starting the engine.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
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Keep your hands and feet away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening.
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Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
Fuel Safety
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Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
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Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
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If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
Checking the Cooling
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the cooling system; refer to
Engine-Cooling System (page
Checking the Hydraulic
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the hydraulic system; refer to
Hydraulic Lines and Hoses (page

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
132 L (35 US gallons)
Fuel Specification
, which
Important:
fuel. Fuel with higher rates of sulfur degrades
the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), which causes
operational problems and shortens the service life
of engine components.
Failure to observe the following cautions may
damage the engine.
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Never use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel
fuel.
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Never mix kerosene or used engine oil with the
diesel fuel.
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Never keep fuel in containers with zinc plating on
the inside.
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Do not use fuel additives.
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Checking the
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Use only ultra-low sulphur diesel
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