Aerator Safety - Toro 29517 Operator's Manual

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Clean grass, dirt, and debris from the tines, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires.
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Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Park machine on level, hard ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service the machine.
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Use jack stands to support components when
required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Do not store fuel near flames or drain the fuel
indoors.
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Let the engine cool before storing the machine.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or a truck.
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Use a full-width ramp for loading the machine into
a trailer or a 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.

Aerator Safety

The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products and other safety information you
must know.
General Operation
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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.,
branches, doorways, electrical wires, etc.) before
operating under any objects, and do not contact
them.
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Use caution when you are riding on the platform
and driving the machine over curbs, rocks, roots,
or other obstructions.
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Do not jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
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Do not carry passengers.
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Do not carry equipment on the machine.
Slope Operation
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution. Before using the
machine on a slope, do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to
determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Use common sense and good
judgment when performing this evaluation.
Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can
quickly affect the operation of the machine on
a slope.
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Operate across slopes, never up and down. Avoid
operation on excessively steep or wet slopes.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do
not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe
distance (twice the width of the machine) between
the machine and any hazard. Use a walk behind
machine or a hand held tool to operate in these
areas.
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Avoid starting, stopping or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction; turn slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering or stability is in question.
Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering. The machine can slide even
if the drive wheels are stopped.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
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Use extra care while operating with accessories or
attachments. These can change the stability of
the machine and cause a loss of control. Follow
directions for counter weights.
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If you lose control of the machine, step off and
away from the direction of travel of the machine.
Service
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To ensure optimum performance and continued
safety certification of the machine, use only
genuine Exmark 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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Never remove or tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly. Never do
anything to interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or to reduce the protection provided
by a safety device.
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Check the brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service the brakes as required.
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