Toro Groundsmaster 220-D Service Manual page 6

7. Fill the fuel tank with diesel fuel before starting the
engine. Avoid spilling any fuel. Fuel is very flammable.
Handle fuel carefully. DO NOT SMOKE.
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot or
running.
While Operating
8. Do not run the engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
9. The maximum seating capacity is one person. Never
carry passengers.
10. Sit on the seat when starting the engine and oper­
ating the machine.
11. When starting the engine:
A. Engage the parking brake.
B. Make sure the traction pedal is in the NEUTRAL
position and the P.T.O. switch is OFF.
C. After the engine is started, release the parking
brake and keep your foot off the traction pedal. The
machine must not move. If the machine moves, the
neutral return mechanism must be adjusted. Turn
the engine OFF and adjust the neutral return mecha ­
nism so the machine does not move when the engine
is running and the traction pedal is released. (See
Chapter 4 - Hydraulic System.)
12. Be alert when operating. To prevent loss of control:
A. Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
B. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
C. Do not drive close to a sand traps, ditches, creeks,
or other hazardous areas.
D. Reduce speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on hill sides.
E. Avoid sudden stops and starts.
F. Before backing up, look to the rear to make sure
no people or obstacles are behind the machine.
G. Watch out for traffic when near or going across
roads. Always yield the right of way.
Safety Instructions
C. Do not smoke while handling fuels or lubricants.
D. Fill the tank up to approximately one inch (25 mm)
from the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not
overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel. Install the fuel container
cap and the machine fuel tank cap securely before
starting the engine.
13. The grass deflector must always be installed on the
cutting unit. If the cutting unit discharge area ever plugs,
turn the P.T.O. switch OFF and turn the engine OFF. Use
an object with a long handle to remove the obstruction.
14. Never raise the cutting unit or other attached imple­
ment while the blades or other parts are rotating.
15. If the cutting blades or other implement components
strike a solid object, or if the machine vibrates abnor­
mally, turn the P.T.O. switch OFF, move the throttle to
SLOW, set the parking brake, and turn the engine OFF.
Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent the
possibility of accidental starting. Check the cutting unit
or other implement and traction unit for damage and
defective parts. Repair any damage before restarting
the engine and operating the cutting unit or other imple­
ment. Be sure the cutting unit blades are in good condi­
tion and the blade bolts are tightened to the correct
torque.
16. Go across slopes carefully. Do not start or stop
suddenly when traveling uphill or downhill.
17. Do not touch the engine, muffler, or radiator while
the engine is running or soon after it has stopped. These
areas could be hot enough to cause a burn.
18. Lower the cutting unit or other attached implement
to the ground and remove the key from the ignition
switch when the machine is left unattended.
19. Before getting off the seat:
A. Move the traction pedal to the NEUTRAL position
and remove your foot from the pedal.
B. Move the throttle to the SLOW position.
C. Engage the parking brake and turn the P.T.O.
switch OFF.
D. Turn the engine OFF and remove the key from
the ignition switch. Wait for all movement to stop
before getting off the seat.
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