Maintenance And Storage; Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

– Before checking, cleaning or working on the
mower
– After striking a foreign object or if an abnormal
vibration occurs. Inspect the mower for
damage and make repairs before restarting
and operating the equipment.
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Reduce the engine speed setting during engine
run-out.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades
from rotating.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone.
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Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do
not operate the machine; seek shelter.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

Maintenance and Storage

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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
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Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment, and fuel
storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive
grease.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware and hydraulic fittings tightened. Replace
all worn or damaged parts and decals.
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Drain the fuel tank outdoors.
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Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
blades and fixed parts of the machine.
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On multi-spindle mowers, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
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Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, set the
parking brake, turn the key in the ignition switch to
the O position, and remove ignition key. Wait for
FF
all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning
or repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
silencers/mufflers, and engine to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
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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 battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative
last.
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Use care when checking the blades. Wear gloves
and use caution when servicing 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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Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger
before connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
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Store the machine with the cutting units in
the lowered position or secure the wing decks
with the storage latches to prevent them from
unintentionally lowering.
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 Riding Mower Safety

This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison that can
kill you.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide and other
exhaust gases can collect.
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Know how to stop the engine quickly.
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