Toro Mower Safety - Toro 04018 Operator's Manual

• Carefully release pressure from components
with stored energy.
• Disconnect battery and remove spark plug
wire before making any repairs. Disconnect
the negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
• Use care when checking the reel. Wear gloves
and use caution when servicing them.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, do not make adjustments with the
engine running.

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.
• Know how to stop the engine quickly.
• Do not operate the machine while wearing
tennis shoes or sneakers.
• Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable
and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
• Handle gasoline carefully. Wipe up any spills.
• Check the safety interlock switches daily
for proper operation. If a switch should
fail, replace the switch before operating the
machine. After every two years, replace
all interlock switches in the safety system,
regardless if they are working properly or not.
• Always stand behind the handle when starting
and operating the machine.
• To start and stop the engine:
– Open fuel shut-off valve.
– Verify that the traction and reel drive
control levers on handle are in Neutral
position.
– Move on/off switch to ON position, set
choke to full choke position (cold start)
and throttle to half throttle.
– Pull starter cord to start engine.
– Move throttle to Slow and on/off switch to
Off position to stop engine.
• To transport mower from one area to another:
– Install transport wheels.
– Disengage reel drive.
– Start engine.
– Press down on handle to raise front of
mower and engage traction drive.
• Before beginning mowing operation:
– Disengage traction drive.
– Stop engine.
– Remove transport wheels.
– Start engine
– Engage reel drive.
• Using the machine demands attention. To
prevent loss of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches,
creeks, or other hazards.
– Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
Avoid sudden stops and starts.
– When near or crossing roads, always yield
the right-of-way.
– Apply the service brakes when going
downhill to keep forward speed slow and
to maintain control of the machine.
• The grass basket must be in place during
operation of the reels or thatchers for
maximum safety. Shut the engine off before
emptying the baskets.
• Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust
pipe while the engine is running or soon after
it has stopped because these areas could be hot
enough to cause burns.
• Stay clear of the rotating screen at the side of
the engine to prevent direct contact with your
body or clothing.
• When a person or pet appears unexpectedly
in or near the mowing area, stop mowing.
Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned
guards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do
not resume mowing until the area is cleared.
Maintenance and Storage
• Check all fuel lines for tightness and wear on a
regular basis. Tighten or repair them as needed.
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