Think Safety First - Toro 74730 Operator's Manual

Think Safety First

Operating Safety
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals
in the safety section. Knowing this information could help
you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
A loss of traction is a loss of steering control.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:
• Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• When mowing slopes, gradually work from
lower to higher areas on the incline.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
• Turn up, into an incline when changing
direction on slopes. Turning down the slope
reduces traction.
• Attachments change the handling characteristics
of the machine. Use extra caution when using
attachments with the machine.
1. Safe Zone-use the
TimeCutter here
2. Use walk behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop-offs and water.
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3. Water
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85
dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss
through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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1. Wear safety glasses
Understanding the Safety-Interlock
System
WARNING
If safety-interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the engine
from starting unless:
•
The blades are disengaged.
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The motion control levers are in the park position.
The safety-interlock system also is designed to stop the engine
whenever the control levers are out of the park position and
you rise from the seat.
Testing the Safety-Interlock System
Test the safety-interlock system before you use the machine
each time. If the safety system does not operate as described
below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety
system immediately.
1. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers in park
position, and move the blade-control switch to On.
2. Try starting the engine; the engine should not crank.
3. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control
switch to Off.
4. Move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
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2. Wear hearing protection
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