Toro 30607A Operator's Manual page 5

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Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To
guard against overturning:
– Do not stop or start suddenly when going up
or downhill.
– The machine speed should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns.
– Stay alert for humps and hollows and other
hidden hazards.
– Never mow across the face of the slope, unless
the machine is designed for that purpose.
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Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
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Use care when using heavy equipment.
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
– Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the Operator's Manual.
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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
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Stop the blades from rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
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When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near the machine while in operation.
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Never operate the machine with damaged guards,
shields, or without safety protective devices in
place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted
properly, and functioning properly.
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Before leaving the operators position:
– Stop on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off.
– Set the parking brake.
– Stop the engine and remove the key.
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Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key:
– before clearing blockages;
– before checking, cleaning, or working on the
machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment. Torque
all the spindle pulley nuts to 176 to 203 N-m
(130 to 150 ft.-lbs.);
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
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Disengage drive to attachments when transporting
or not in use.
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Stop the engine and disengage drive to
attachment:
– before refuelling;
– before making height adjustment.
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Reduce the throttle to low idle before stopping
engine.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
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Look behind before backing up to be sure of a
clear path.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks.
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Do not operate the mower when tired or ill or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do
not operate the machine; seek shelter.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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The operator shall turn on flashing warning lights,
if provided, whenever traveling on a public road,
except where such use is prohibited by law.
Maintenance and Storage
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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
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Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure and do not store near flame.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment, cutting
units, drives, and fuel storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
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When machine is to be parked, stored, or left
unattended, lower the cutting units unless a
positive mechanical lock is provided.
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Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, move
traction pedal to Neutral, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key . Wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
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Park machine on level ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service 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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Disconnect battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative
last.
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