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Ensure that all drives are in neutral, the parking
brake is engaged, and you are in the operating
position before you start the engine.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the blade
area.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Stop the blades whenever you are not operating
the machine.
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Stop the machine, shut off the engine, engage the
parking brake, and inspect the blades after striking
an object or if there is an abnormal vibration in
the machine. Make all necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Shut off the engine, and disengage the cutting
blades before adjusting the cutting-blade depth.
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
gases are enclosed.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position for any
reason, do the following:
– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Shut off the engine.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
– Raise the blades.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
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Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
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Use only accessories and attachments approved
by Toro.
Slope Safety
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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. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
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Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
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Review the slope instructions listed below for
operating the machine on slopes and to determine
whether you can operate the machine in the
conditions on that day and at that site. Changes
in the terrain can result in a change in slope
operation for the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
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Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
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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.
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Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards, or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
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If possible, keep the cutting unit(s) lowered to the
ground while operating on slopes. Raising the
cutting unit(s) while operating on slopes can cause
the machine to become unstable.
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Use extreme caution with grass-collection systems
or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause a loss of control.
Always keep the machine in gear when going
down slopes. Do not coast downhill (applicable
only to gear-drive units).
Starting the Machine
1.
Ensure that the blade-control bail is in the O
position.
2.
Move the engine switch to the O
open the fuel-shutoff valve.
3.
Move the choke lever to the left if you are
starting a cold engine.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
4.
Move the throttle lever midway between the
S
(turtle) and F
LOW
5.
Pull the recoil-start handle sharply to start the
engine.
6.
After the engine starts, gradually move the
choke to the right.
8
position, and
N
(rabbit) positions.
AST
FF
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