Safety Instructions - Toro Reelmaster 5100-D Service Manual

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

Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
While Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions
The Reelmaster 5100-D was tested and certified by
TORO for compliance with the B71.4-1990 specifica­
tions of the American National Standards Institute's
safety standards for riding mowers when 65 lbs. of
ballast is added to rear wheels and a rear weight kit, part
no. 75-6690 is installed. Although hazard control and
accident prevention partially are dependent 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 opera ­
tion, transport, maintenance, and storage of the ma ­
chine.
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 Infor ­
mation, please contact:
The Toro Company
Commercial Service Department
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
2. Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate the machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators who have read the
Operator's Manual should operate the machine.
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Reelmaster 5100-D
While Doing Maintenance, Troubleshooting,
Testing, Adjustments or Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Improper operatio n, ma intenance, trou ­
bleshooting, testing, adjustments or repairs
of the machine can result in in ury or death.To
reduce the potential for injury or death, com ­
ply with the following safety instructions.
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 or dam­
aged, 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 lose fitting clothing that
could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause
personal injury. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes,
long pants and a helmet is advisable and required by
some local ordinances and insurance regulations.
6. Assure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is in
and cutting units are
NEUTRAL
7. Remove all debris or other objects that might be
picked up and thrown by the reels or fast moving com­
ponents from other attached implements. Keep all by ­
standers away from operating area.
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