Chapter 1 - Safety; Safety Instructions - Toro Groundsmaster 455-D Service Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
While Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions
The GROUNDSMASTER 455-D conforms to the Ameri ­
can National Standards Institute's safety standards for
riding mowers when standard rear weight ballast is
installed. Although hazard control and accident preven­
tion partially are dependent upon the design and con­
figuration of the machine; these factors are also
dependent upon the awareness, concern, and proper
training of the personnel involved in the operation, trans ­
port, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Im­
proper use or maintenance of the machine can result in
injury or death. To reduce the potential for injury or
death, comply with the following safety Instructions.
WARNING: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
which is an odorless, deadly poison. Carbon monoxide
is also known by the State of California to cause birth
defects. Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual before
starting, operating, maintaining or repairing the ma­
chine. Become familiar with the controls and know how
to stop the machine and engine quickly. Replacement
Operator's Manuals are available by sending complete
Model and Serial Number of traction unit and cutting
units to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
Use the Model and Serial Number when referring to your
machine. If you have questions about this Service Man­
ual, please contact:
The Toro Company
Commercial Service Department
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
®
Groundsmaster 455-D
While Doing Maintenance, Troubleshooting,
Testing, Adjustments or Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Obey the following safety instructions. Read
and understand these instructions before op ­
erating the Groundsmaster 455-D or doing
maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, ad ­
justments or repairs. Failure to comply with
the safety instructions may result in personal
injury.
2. Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate machine without proper instruc­
tion. Only trained operators who have read this manual
should operate this machine.
3. Never operate the machine when under the influence
of drugs or alcohol.
4. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible
or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the
machine. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to
ensure machine is in safe operating condition.
5. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma­
chine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers or
when barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that
could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause
personal injury. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes,
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Chapter 1
Safety
CAUTION
Safety Instructions