Introduction - Toro 30873 Operator's Manual

This product complies with all relevant European directives,
for details please see the separate product specific Declaration
of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
and other reproductive harm.
Because in some areas there are local, state, or federal
regulations requiring that a spark arrester be used on the
engine of this machine, a spark arrester is incorporated with
the muffler assembly.
Genuine Toro spark arresters are approved by the USDA
Forestry Service.
Important: This engine is equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine
on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land without a spark arrester muffler maintained in
working order, or the engine constricted, equipped, and
maintained for the prevention of fire. Other states or
federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for
information regarding the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control
Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and
warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.

Introduction

This machine is a ride-on, rotary-blade lawnmower intended
to be used by professional, hired operators in commercial
applications. It is primarily designed for cutting grass on
well-maintained lawns in parks, golf courses, sports fields,
and on commercial grounds. It is not designed for cutting
brush, mowing grass and other growth alongside highways,
or for agricultural uses.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and
product damage. You are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product
and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register
your product.
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional
information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro
Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of
your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the
model and serial numbers on the right front frame member
of the product. Write the numbers in the space provided.
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
1. Safety alert symbol.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
2
Figure 1
Figure 2
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