Safety; Safe Operation Practices For Ride-On (Riding) Rotary Lawn Mowers - Toro 71255 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Spark Plugs.................................... 21
Fuel System Maintenance ....................................... 22
Replacing the Fuel Filter ..................................... 22
Electrical System Maintenance................................ 23
Servicing the Battery........................................... 23
Servicing the Fuse .............................................. 25
Cooling System Maintenance .................................. 26
Cleaning the Cooling System............................... 26
Blade Maintenance ................................................. 26
Servicing the Blades............................................ 26
Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side ................ 28
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope ............. 29
Checking the Tire Pressure ................................. 30
Servicing the Headlights ..................................... 30
Cleaning ................................................................. 31
Washing the Underside of the Mower .................. 31
Storage....................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting......................................................... 33
Schematics ................................................................. 35

Safety

Safe Operation Practices for
Ride-on (Riding) Rotary Lawn
Mowers
Read and understand the contents of this manual before
operating the tractor.
The following instructions are from the CEN standard
EN 836:1997.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Training
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawn mower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
• Do not carry passengers.
• All drivers should seek and obtain professional
and practical instruction. Such instruction should
emphasize:
- the need for care and concentration when
working with ride-on machines;
- control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope
will not be regained by the application of the
brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:
◊ insufficient wheel grip;
◊ being driven too fast;
◊ inadequate braking;
◊ the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
◊ lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions, especially slopes;
◊ incorrect hitching and load distribution.
Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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