Before Operating The Machine - Toro Outcross 9060 Service Manual

Before Operating the Machine

Outcross 9060
18234SL Rev B
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Review and understand the contents of the traction unit Operator's Manual,
all of the operating and safety decals on the machine, and any operation
information found in the Installation Instructions for accessories that are
installed on the machine. Additional copies of the traction unit Operator's
Manual and accessory Installation Instructions are available at www.toro.com.
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View and understand the Operator and Safety Training Videos found at
www.toro.com.
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Never allow children to operate the machine. Never allow adults to operate
the machine without proper instructions.
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Become familiar with the controls and know how to stop the machine and
engine quickly.
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Keep all the shields, safety devices, and decals in place. If a shield, safety
device, or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or replace it before operating
the machine.
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Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate machine while wearing
sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing which
could get caught in moving parts and cause personal injury.
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Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a helmet is advisable
and required by some local safety and insurance regulations.
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Make sure work area is clear of objects which might be picked up and thrown
by the attachments.
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Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from the area of operation.
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Ensure the safety interlocks are functioning properly. Adjust or replace
any malfunctioning switches or interlock mechanisms before operating the
machine. Refer to Checking the Operation of the Interlock Switches (page
6–13) for additional information.
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Diesel fuel is highly flammable; handle it carefully.
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for storing fuel.
– Do not remove the fuel tank cap of the machine while the engine is hot
or running.
– Do not smoke while handling fuel.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors and only to a level within an inch of the top of
the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
– Replace the fuel tank and fuel container caps securely after refuelling
the machine.
– If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine
away from the spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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