Think Safety First; Using The Rollover-Protection System (Rops)-2-Wheel Drive With Rops And 4-Wheel Drive With Rops Models Only - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

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Lower a folding roll bar temporarily only when necessary.
Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is folded
down.
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Be aware that there is no rollover protection when a
folded roll bar is in the down position.
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Check the area that you will be mowing and never fold
down a folding roll bar in areas where there are slopes,
drop-offs, or water.
Slope Safety
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Establish your own procedures and rules for operating on
slopes. These procedures must include surveying the site
to determine which slopes are safe for machine operation.
Always use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. Operating the machine on any slope requires extra
caution.
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Operate the machine at a lower speed when you are on a
slope.
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If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a slope, do
not do it.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
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Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop
or shift while on a slope.
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A rollover can occur before the tires lose traction.
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Avoid operating the machine on wet grass. Tires may
lose traction; regardless if the brakes are available and
functioning.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on a
slope.
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Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
suddenly change the speed or direction of the machine.
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Do no operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, or bodies of water. 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 (2 machine widths).

Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety
section. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
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.
1. Warning— wear eye
protection.
Using the Rollover-Protection
System (ROPS)—2-Wheel
Drive with ROPS and 4-Wheel
Drive with ROPS Models Only
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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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Ensure that you can release the seat belt quickly in an
emergency situation.
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Check the area that you will mow and never fold the roll
bar in areas where there are slopes, drop-offs, or water.
WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover, keep the roll
bar in the raised locked position and use the seat
belt.
Ensure that the seat plate is secured with the seat
latch.
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2. Warning— wear hearing
protection
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