Toro Mower Safety - Toro 30716 Operator's Manual

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Use full width ramps for loading machine into trailer or
truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine

Toro 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.
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Know how to stop the engine quickly.
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Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis shoes
or sneakers.
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Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and
required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.
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Handle fuel carefully. Wipe up any spills.
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Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine.
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Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks,
embankments, or other hazards.
– Avoid sudden stops and starts.
– When near or crossing roads, always yield the
right-of-way.
– Lower the cutting unit when going down slopes.
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The grass deflector must always be installed and in the
lowest position on the side discharge cutting unit. Never
operate the mower without the deflector or entire grass
collector.
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If the cutting unit discharge area ever plugs, shut the
engine off before removing the obstruction.
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Cut grass slopes carefully. Do not start, stop, or turn
suddenly.
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Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is
running or soon after it has stopped because these areas
could be hot enough to cause burns.
Maintenance and Storage
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Check the blade mounting bolts frequently to be sure that
they are tightened to specification.
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Make sure that all hydraulic line connectors are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before
applying pressure to the system.
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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.
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Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be
relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the cutting
units to the ground.
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If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and any parts of
the body away from the cutting units, attachments, and
any moving parts. Keep everyone away.
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Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor
settings. To ensure safety and accuracy, have an
Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine
speed with a tachometer.
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The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
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Make sure that the mower fuel tank is empty if the
machine is to be stored in excess of 30 days. Do not store
the mower near any open flame or where gasoline fumes
may be ignited by a spark.
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Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
if assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro
Distributor.
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To make sure of optimum performance and continued
safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro
replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts
and accessories made by other manufacturers could be
dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.
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