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Slope Operation
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Do not mow near drop–offs, ditches, steep banks or
water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and
loss of control.
Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near
drop–offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that
change the operating angle, as rough terrain could
overturn the machine.
Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because the
mower may tip backwards.
Be aware that loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may
cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking
and steering.
Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
slowly off the slope.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
Use extreme care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine and cause loss of control.
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS)
Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and
use the seat belt when operating the machine.
Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly in
the event of an emergency.
Be aware there is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is down.
Check the area to be mowed and never fold the ROPS
in areas where there are slopes, drop offs or water.
Lower the rollbar only when absolutely necessary. Do
not wear the seat belt with the roll bar folded down.
Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,
doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any
objects and do not contact them.
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.
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 Toro replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained.
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