Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 74891 Operator's Manual

Leveling the Mower Deck ........................................42
Inspecting the Belts ................................................44
Replacing the Mower Belt ........................................44
Removing the Mower..............................................45
Installing the Mower Deck.......................................46
Replacing the Grass Deflector ..................................46
Cleaning ...................................................................47
Washing the Underside of the Mower ........................47
Disposing of Waste.................................................48
Storage ........................................................................48
Cleaning and Storage ..............................................48
Troubleshooting ...........................................................50
Schematics ...................................................................52

Safety

Improperly using or maintaining the machine can result
in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions and always pay attention to the
safety alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger-personal safety instruction. Failure to comply
with the instruction may result in personal injury or
death.
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.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are adapted from ANSI standard
B71.4-2012.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English it is
the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to people or damage to
property.
Preparation
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Use only accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
•
Wear appropriate clothing including substantial
slip-resistant footwear, a hard hat, eye protection, and
hearing protection. Tie back long hair. Do not wear
jewelry.
•
Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can
be thrown by the machine.
•
Check that operator-presence controls, safety switches
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate the machine unless they are functioning properly.
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