Maintenance And Storage - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

• 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;
– machine speeds 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 mower is designed for this purpose.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
• 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 operator's 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 when transporting
or not in use.
• Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment:
– before refuelling;
– before removing the grass catcher/catchers;
– before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
– before clearing blockages;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
mower;
– after striking a foreign object or if an abnormal
vibration occurs. Inspect the mower for damage
and make repairs before restarting and operating
the equipment.
• Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the
engine and, if the engine is provided with a fuel
shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
mowing.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure
of a clear path.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop the reels when
not mowing.
• Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.

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 may reach an open
flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• To reduce the risk fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment, and fuel
storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
• 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-reel machines, take care as rotating one
reel can cause other reels to rotate.
• Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
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.
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