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During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including adequate
winter garments eye protection; slip-resistant,
substantial footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces; and hearing protection. Tie back
long hair and do not wear jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
•
Ensure that all drives are in neutral, the parking
brake is engaged, and you are in the operating
position before you start the engine.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
•
Do not use the machine near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The machine could suddenly roll
over if a wheel goes over the edge or if the edge
gives way.
•
Stop and inspect the machine after striking an
object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the
machine. Make all necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
•
Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
gases are enclosed.
•
Never leave a running machine unattended.
•
Before leaving the operating position, do the
following:
– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
•
Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
•
Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
•
Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
•
Use accessories and attachments approved by
Toro only.
Slope Safety
•
Slow down the machine and use extra care on
hillsides. Travel up and down on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
•
Avoid turning the machine on slopes. If you must
turn the machine, turn it slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
•
Do not turn the machine sharply. Use care when
reversing the machine.
•
Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the
machine.
Operating the Parking
Brake
Always engage the parking brake when you shut off
the machine or leave it unattended. Before each use,
check the parking brake for proper operation.
If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust it;
refer to
Adjusting the Brakes (page
Pull the parking-brake lever rearward to engage it
(Figure
10).
Push the parking-brake lever forward to disengage it.
1. Parking brake—engaged
15
42).
Figure 10
2. Parking
brake—disengaged
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