Think Safety First; Raising The Mower Deck Into The Service Position - Toro 74312 Operator's Manual

Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Operating the machine on wet grass or steep
slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15
degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Do not operate the machine near water.
DANGER
Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,
death, or drowning.
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs.
1. Safe Zone—use the
machine here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees,
near drop-offs and water.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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3. Water
Use protective equipment for your eyes, ears, hands,
feet, and head.
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1. Wear eye protection.
Raising the Mower Deck
into the Service Position
1. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove the key. Engage the parking
brake.
WARNING
Incorrectly raising or lowering a mower
deck can be dangerous. A dropped
mower deck can result in a serious injury
or property damage.
• Always raise and lower the mower
deck on flat, dry ground, free of any
obstructions.
• Firmly grasp the mower-deck-lift
handle and lower it in a slow,
controlled manner.
• Always make sure the mower deck is
securely latched in the up or down
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position.
2. Release the mower-deck locking pins on each
side (Figure
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2. Wear hearing protection.
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