Maintenance And Storage - Toro 62925 Operator's Manual

• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk; never run.
• Keep a firm hold on the handle.
• Exercise caution when changing the direction
on slopes.
• Do not operate on steep slopes.
• Never operate the machine with damaged or
missing guards or shields, or without safety
devices (such as blower tube or debris bag) in
place.
• Disengage the traction drive lever before
starting the engine.
• Do not put your hands or feet near or under
the snout. Keep clear of the the snout and
blower tube (when installed) at all times.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug
wire:
– before clearing blockages
– before checking, cleaning, or working on
the machine
– before changing from vacuum to blower
or blower to vacuum
• Stop the engine:
– whenever you leave the machine
– before refuelling
• Shut the engine off and wait until the impeller
comes to a complete stop before removing the
debris bag.
• Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
• Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. You could lose your footing or
balance.
• Do not operate on wet grass. Reduced footing
could cause slipping.

Maintenance and Storage

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to ensure
that the machine is in safe working condition.
• Never store the machine with gasoline in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
muffler, and gasoline storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
• Check the debris bag frequently for wear or
deterioration.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Use extra care when handling gasoline; gasoline
vapors are explosive.
• Keep the machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris buildup. Clean up any oil or fuel
that spills.
• Stop and inspect the machine if you strike an
object. Repair the machine, if necessary, before
starting the engine.
• Debris bag components are subject to wear,
damage, and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check the components and replace
them with the manufacturer's recommended
parts when necessary.
• Do not change the speed settings on the
engine.
• If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank,
do it outdoors.
• To ensure the best performance and safety,
purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts
and accessories.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction
decals when necessary.
Sound Pressure Level
This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted
sound pressure at the operator ear of 97 dB(A),
based on measurements of identical machines per
procedures described in EN 11201.
Sound Power Level
This unit has a sound power level of 107 dB(A),
based on measurements of identical machines per
procedures described in EN 11094.
Vibration Level
This unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level
of 6.4 m/s2, based on measurements of identical
machines per procedures described in EN 1033.
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