Before Operating The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Series Service Manual

Before Operating the Machine

Groundsmaster ® 4500-D/4700-D
19245SL Rev A
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Review and understand the contents of the Operator's Manuals before
starting and operating the machine. Become familiar with the controls and
know how to stop the machine and engine quickly. 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
tractor 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 areas of
operation.
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Ensure that the interlock switches are adjusted correctly so the engine
cannot be started unless traction pedal is in NEUTRAL and cutting decks are
DISENGAGED.
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Since the fuel is highly flammable; handle it carefully.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is hot or running.
– Do not smoke while handling fuel.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors and no higher than to the bottom of filter screen. Do
not overfill fuel tank.
– Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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