Toro 02740 Operator's Manual page 10

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Operation continued
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Use extreme caution when reversing.
Disengage the cutterhead drive system before crossing surfaces other than grass.
When using the machine, never direct discharge of material towards bystanders or allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields or without safety protective devices in place and in
good working order.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed
may increase the risk of personal injury.
Before leaving the operator's position:
- Disengage the drive to the cutterheads.
- Lift cutterheads to the transport position and securely lock the safety latches or alternatively lower
cutterheads to the ground.
- Ensure the transmission is in neutral and engage the parking brake.
- Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
Engage the parking brake, disengage the drive to the cutterheads, stop the engine and remove ignition key:
- Before releasing blockages.
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment.
- If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
- Before refuelling.
- Before making cutterhead adjustments.
Disengage the drive to the cutterheads when transporting or not in use.
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run out.
Never work on the mower when the engine is running.
Always keep feet and hands well away from the cutting cylinders when making adjustments.
Never operate the mower without first checking that the operator platform is securely latched.
Always wear the seat belt when the folding R.O.P.S is in its vertical operating position.
Never wear the seat belt when the folding R.O.P.S is NOT in its vertical operating position.
Pay particular attention when operating due to the additional weight towards the front of the machine.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.10