Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 74401 Operator's Manual

– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or
not in use.
Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
– before refuelling;
– before removing the grass catcher;
– before making height adjustment unless adjustment
can be made from the operator's position.
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if
the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the
fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance and Storage
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
When machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless a positive
mechanical lock is used.

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 CEN standard.
Warning
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.
Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire(s) and
remove key before performing any service, repairs,
maintenance or adjustments.
Slow down before turning. Sharp turns on any terrain
may cause loss of control.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove
the ignition and KeyChoice keys before dismounting.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from
attachment discharge area, underside of mower and any
moving parts while engine is running.
Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting
to maintain, adjust, or service.
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.
Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and
flames away from battery.
Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained.
Do not mow across hillsides or slopes exceeding 5
degrees.
Do not mow down hillsides or slopes exceeding 15
degrees.
Do not mow up hillsides or slopes exceeding 10
degrees.
If a steep slope must be ascended, back up the hill, and
drive forward down the hill, keeping the machine in
gear.
Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. Heavy grass
bags could cause loss of control or overturn the
machine.
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