Introduction - Toro 30857 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
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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.
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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