Toro Mower Safety - Toro 74549 Operator's Manual

Safe handling of fuels
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather than from a
fuel dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten
securely.
Maintenance and storage
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Disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, drives, mufflers,
and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage.
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Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
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Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Park machine on level ground. Set parking brake. Never
allow untrained personnel to service machine.
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Use jack stands to support components when required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
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Disconnect the battery or remove spark plug wire before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Reconnect the positive first and
negative last.
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Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only
replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
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Use full width ramps for loading machine into trailer or
truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine.

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products and other safety information you must know.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
This product is designed for cutting and recycling grass or,
when equipped with a grass bagger, for catching cut grass.
Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous
to user and bystanders.
General Operation
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
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Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting
to maintain, adjust or service.
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Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be
voided if used with unapproved attachments.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,
doorways, electrical wires) before operating under any
objects and do not contact them.
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Slow down before making turns and use extra caution.
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Use caution when riding the platform over curbs, rocks,
roots, or other obstructions.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a
clear path. Use extra care when operating in reverse.
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Never jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
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When loading or unloading the machine, use one full
width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond the
width of the machine.
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Never carry passengers.
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Never carry cans or equipment on the machine.
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