Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 03706 Operator's Manual

• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment and fuel
storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware and hydraulic fittings tightened. Replace all
worn or damaged parts and decals.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
• Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
blades and fixed parts of the machine.
• On multi-cylinder/multi-reel machines, take care
as rotating one cylinder/reel can cause other
cylinders/reels to rotate.
• Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key from ignition.
Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting,
cleaning or repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
silencers/mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Use jack stands to support components when
required.
• Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
• Disconnect the battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive last. Reconnect the positive first and
negative last.
• Use care when checking the cylinders/reels. Wear
gloves and use caution when servicing them.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
• Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before
connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear
protective clothing and use insulated tools.

Toro Riding Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or
ANSI standard.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
• Know how to stop the engine quickly.
• Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis
shoes or sneakers.
• Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and
required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.
• Handle fuel carefully. Wipe up any spills.
• Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine.
• Before starting the engine, sit on the seat.
• Using the machine demands attention. To prevent
loss of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks,
or other hazards.
– Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts.
– When near or crossing roads, always yield the
right-of-way.
– Apply the service brakes when going downhill to
keep forward speed slow and to maintain control
of the machine.
• Raise the cutting units when driving from one work
area to another.
• Do not touch the engine, silencer/muffler, or
exhaust pipe while the engine is running or soon
after it has stopped because these areas could be hot
enough to cause burns.
• If the engine stalls or loses headway and cannot make
it to the top of a slope, do not turn the machine
around. Always back slowly, straight down the slope.
• When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in or
near the mowing area, stop mowing. Careless
operation, combined with terrain angles, ricochets,
or improperly positioned guards can lead to thrown
object injuries. Do not resume mowing until the
area is cleared.
Maintenance and Storage
• Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin hole
leaks or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under
high pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not your
hands, to search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping
under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate
the skin and cause serious injury. Seek immediate
medical attention if fluid is injected into skin.
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