Toro 31598 Operator's Manual page 5

Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear,
long trousers, hard hat, safety glasses, and ear
protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may
get tangled in moving parts. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all objects which may be
thrown by the machine.
• Warning–fuel is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions:
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
– Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
• Replace faulty silencers/mufflers.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts, and cutting assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades
and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments are needed to properly and
safely perform the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by the manufacturer.
• Check that operators presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning
properly.
Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Before attempting to start the engine, disengage
the PTO, shift into neutral, and engage the parking
brake. Only start the engine from the operators
position. Use seat belts, if provided.
• Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To
guard against overturning:
– Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill.
– The machine speed should be kept low on slopes
and during tight turns.
– Stay alert for humps and hollows and other
hidden hazards.
– Never mow across the face of the slope, unless
the machine is designed for that purpose.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
• Use care when using heavy equipment.
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
– Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the Operator's Manual.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
• Stop the blades from rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
• When using any attachments, never direct discharge
of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near
the machine while in operation.
• Never operate the machine with damaged guards,
shields, or without safety protective devices in place.
Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly,
and functioning properly.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
• Before leaving the operators position:
– Stop on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Change into neutral and set the parking brake.
– Stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key:
– before clearing blockages;
– before checking, cleaning, or working on the
machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment. Torque
all the spindle pulley nuts to 130 to 150 ft-lb (176
to 203 N⋅m) and all the blade bolts to 85 to 110
ft-lb (115 to 149 N⋅m),
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting
or not is use.
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