Toro Z Master 4000 Series Operator's Manual page 22

– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Attach towed equipment to the machine only at
the hitch point.
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Do not operate the machine unless all guards and
safety devices, such as the deflectors and the
entire grass catcher, are in place and functioning
properly. Replace worn or deteriorated parts when
necessary.
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Use only accessories and attachments approved
by Toro.
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This machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
1. Wear hearing protection.
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
drives, muffler, and engine to help prevent fires.
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Start the engine with your feet well away from the
blades.
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Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct
the discharge away from others. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction because the
material may ricochet back toward you.
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Stop the blades, slow down the machine, and use
caution when crossing surfaces other than grass
or when transporting the machine to and from the
operating area.
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Do not change the engine governor speed or
overspeed the engine.
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Children are often attracted to the machine and
the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
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Be alert and shut off the machine if children enter
the operating area.
Figure 15
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Before backing up or turning the machine, look
down and all around for small children.
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Do not carry children on the machine, even when
the blades are not moving. Children could fall
off and be seriously injured or prevent you from
safely operating the machine. Children who have
been given rides in the past could appear in the
operating area without warning and be run over or
backed over by the machine.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
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The ROPS is an integral safety device. Do not
remove any of the ROPS components from the
machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
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Keep the roll bar in the fully raised and locked
position and always wear your seat belt whenever
the roll bar is up.
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Check carefully for overhead objects before you
drive under them, and do not contact them.
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Replace damaged ROPS components. Do not
repair or alter them.
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There is no rollover protection when the roll bar
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is down.
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Wheels dropping over edges, over steep banks, or
into water can cause a rollover, which may result
in serious injury or death.
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Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is down.
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Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary;
raise it as soon as clearance permits.
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In the event of a rollover, take the machine to an
Authorized Service Dealer to inspect the ROPS.
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Use only Toro approved accessories and
attachments for the ROPS.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution. Before using the
machine on a slope, do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
– Use an angle indicator to determine the
approximate slope angle of the area.
– Never operate on slopes greater than 15°.
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