Safety Instructions; Supervisor's Responsibilities; Before Operating The Machine - Toro Greensmaster 3120 Service Manual

Safety Instructions

The Greensmaster 3120 machine meets or exceeds safety standard specifications as identified in the
Operator's Manuals. Although hazard control and accident prevention are dependent partially upon the
design and configuration of the machine, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern
and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the
machine. The improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner of the machine can result in injury.
To reduce the potential of injury or death, comply with the following safety instructions
as well as information found in the Operator's Manuals.

Supervisor's Responsibilities

Before Operating the Machine

Safety: Safety Instructions
WARNING
1. Ensure that the operators are fully trained and familiar with the Operator's
Manuals, Operator's Training DVD, and all of the operating and safety decals
on the machine.
2. Establish your own special procedures and work rules for unusual operating
conditions (e.g., slopes too steep for machine operation). Survey the mowing
site completely to determine hills on which you can operate safely. When
performing this site survey, always understand and take into consideration
the turf condition and rollover risk. To perform a site survey, follow the
procedure outlined in the Operator's Manuals.
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Review and understand the contents of the Operator's Manuals and all of the
operating and safety decals on the machine before starting and operating
the machine. Additional copies of the Operator's Manuals are available 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 reels.
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Do not carry passengers on the machine. Keep everyone, especially children
and pets, away from the area of operation.
•
Ensure the safety interlocks are adjusted correctly so that the engine does
not start unless the function control lever is in the N
traction pedal does not operate when the function control lever is in the
N position, the cutting units stop (disengage) if the function control
EUTRAL
lever is moved to the N
the seat is unoccupied or the parking brake is not applied when the function
control lever is in the M
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Gasoline (fuel) is highly flammable; handle it carefully.
or T
EUTRAL RANSPORT
or T position.
OW RANSPORT
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position, the
EUTRAL
position, and the engine stops if
Greensmaster 3120
17230SL Rev C