Toro 22303 Operator's Manual page 6

Safety
Keep all movements on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires
lose traction, proceed slowly, straight down the
slope.
Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and keep the heavy end of the traction
unit uphill.
Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The traction unit could suddenly
turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff
or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not operate on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause sliding.
Do not park the traction unit on a hillside or
slope without lowering the attachment to the
ground and chocking the wheels.
Do not try to stabilize the traction unit by putting
your foot on the ground.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the traction unit and the work activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
Be alert and turn the traction unit off if children
enter the area.
Before and while backing, look behind and down
for small children.
Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe traction
unit operation.
Never allow children to operate the traction unit.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, the end of a fence, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
Service
Stop the engine before performing any service,
repairs, maintenance, or adjustments.
If any maintenance or repair requires the loader
arms to be in the raised position, secure the arms
in the raised position with the hydraulic cylinder
locks included with traction unit.
Never run a traction unit inside a closed area.
Keep nuts and bolts tight. Keep equipment in
good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety
systems for proper operation before each use.
Keep the traction unit free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage. Allow the traction unit to cool before
storing.
Use extra care when handling fuel. It is
flammable and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel when
the engine is running. Allow the engine to
cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
Never refuel the traction unit indoors.
Never store the traction unit or fuel
container inside where there is an open
flame, such as near a water heater or
furnace.
Never fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, trunk, pick–up bed, or any surface
other than the ground.
Keep container nozzle in contact with the
tank during filling.