Rollover Protection System (Rops) Safety; Slope Safety; Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

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Reduce the throttle setting before shutting off the engine
and, if the engine has a fuel-shutoff valve, shut off the
fuel when you have finished operating the machine.
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust gases are
enclosed.
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Never leave a running engine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position, do the following:
– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Set the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not change the governor settings on or overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may
increase the potential for personal injury.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by The Toro®
Company only.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
WARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is
in the down position.
• Do not operate the machine on uneven ground
or on a hill side with the rollover protection in
the down position.
• Always use the seat belt when the roll bar is in
the raised and locked position.
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is
in the down position.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.,
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact
them.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
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Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you can
release it quickly in the event of an emergency.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by thoroughly
inspecting it periodically for damage and keeping all the
mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or modify it.
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Any alterations to a ROPS must be approved by The
Toro® Company.

Slope Safety

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Slow down the machine and use extra care on hillsides.
Travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on a
slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and
proceed slowly straight down the slope.
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Do not turn the machine sharply. Use care when reversing
the machine.
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When operating the machine on a slope, always keep all
cutting units lowered.
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Avoid turning the machine on slopes. If you must turn,
turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the machine.
Starting and Shutting Off the
Engine
Important: You might need to bleed the fuel system in
any of the following situations: initially starting up a
new machine, the engine no longer running due to lack
of fuel, or fuel system components replaced or serviced.
1. Raise the ROPS and lock it into place.
2. Sit on the seat and fasten the seat belt.
3. Ensure that the parking brake is set and the PTO
switch is in the O
4. Remove your foot from traction pedal and ensure that
it is in neutral.
5. Move the throttle control to the F
6. Rotate the key switch to the O
Note: An automatic timer then controls the preheat
for 6 seconds.
7. After preheating, rotate the key switch to the Start
position, crank the engine for no longer than 15
seconds, and release the key when the engine starts.
Note: If additional preheating is required, turn the
key to the O
FF
position. Repeat this process as required.
8. Move the throttle to idle speed or partial throttle and
run the engine until it warms up.
Important: When you start the engine for the first
time; or after you change the engine oil or overhaul
the engine, transmission, or axle; operate the
machine in forward and reverse for 1 to 2 minutes.
Also, operate the lift lever and PTO lever to ensure
30
position.
FF
position.
AST
/P
N REHEAT
position, then to the O /P
N
position.
REHEAT