Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 30534N Operator's Manual

– 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 or unclogging chute;
– 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;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
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Do not operate the machine 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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Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not
in use.
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Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment before
refueling.
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.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment and fuel storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
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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 manually 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 mower deck.

Toro Riding Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products or other safety information that you must know that
is not included in the standard.
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Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. Do not run
engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
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Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from
attachment discharge area, underside of mower and any
moving parts while engine is running.
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Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting
to maintain, adjust, or service.
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Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your face,
eyes, and clothing when working with a battery.
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This machine is not designed or equipped for on-road
use and is a "slow-moving vehicle." If you must cross
or travel on a public road, you should be aware of and
comply with local regulations, such as required lights,
slow moving vehicle signs, and reflectors.
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Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and
flames away from battery.
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Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained.
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Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be
voided if used with unapproved attachments.
Slope Operation
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or
water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.
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Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and
loss of control.
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Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near
drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
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Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change
the operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the
machine.
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Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because the
machine may tip backwards.
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Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill.
Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive
wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering.
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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope.
If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
slowly off the slope.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
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Use extreme care with attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause loss of control.
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS)
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Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and
use the seat belt when operating the machine.
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Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly in
the event of an emergency.
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Be aware there is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is down.
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Check the area to be mowed and never fold the ROPS in
areas where there are slopes, drop offs or water.
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