Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 74405 Operator's Manual

Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if
the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the
fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance and Storage
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
When machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless a positive
mechanical lock is used.

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 standard.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. Do not run
engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from
attachment discharge area, underside of mower and any
moving parts while engine is running.
Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting
to maintain, adjust, or service.
Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your face,
eyes, and clothing when working with a battery.
Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and
flames away from battery.
Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained.
Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be
voided if used with unapproved attachments.
Slope Operation
Do not mow slopes greater than 12–1/2 degrees.
Do not mow near drop–offs, ditches, steep banks or
water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or drowning.
Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and
loss of control.
Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near
drop–offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that
change the operating angle, as rough terrain could
overturn the machine.
Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because the
mower may tip backwards.
Be aware that loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause
drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and
steering.
Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
slowly off the slope.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
Use extreme care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine and cause loss of control.
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