Fuel Safety; Before Operation; Before Operation Safety - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
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Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator. The owner
is responsible for training all operators and
mechanics.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
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Check that all safety devices are attached and
functioning properly. This includes, but is not
limited to, operator-presence controls; safety
switches and shields; the rollover protection
system (ROPS); attachments; and brakes. Do
not operate the machine unless all safety devices
are in position and functioning as intended by the
manufacturer.
•
Always inspect the machine to ensure 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.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
potentially throw.
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine the appropriate
equipment and any attachments or accessories
required to operate the machine properly and
safely.

Fuel Safety

DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel
that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed
trailer.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never
buy more than a 180-day supply of fuel.
• Do not operate the machine without the
entire exhaust system in place and in
proper working condition.
WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause
serious injury and illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep your hands and face away from the
nozzle and the fuel-tank opening.
• Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
•
Use only an approved fuel container.
•
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the fuel
tank while the engine is running.
•
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground and away from your
vehicle before filling.
•
Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer
and add fuel to it while it is on the ground. If this
is not possible, then add fuel using a portable
container rather than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
•
Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with
the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
nozzle lock-open device.
•
If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your
clothing immediately.
•
Fill the fuel tank until the fuel level is 25 mm (1
inch) below the bottom of the filler neck. Do not
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