Think Safety First - Toro 74790 Operator's Manual

40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid
injury.
DANGER
Operating the machine on wet grass or steep
slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15
degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Do not operate the machine near water.
DANGER
Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,
death, or drowning.
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs.
1. Safe zone—use the
machine here.
2. Use a walk-behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop-offs and water.
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3. Water
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can
cause hearing loss through extended periods
of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Use protective equipment for you eyes, ears, hands,
and feet.
1. Wear eye protection.
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
WARNING
If safety-interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged, the machine could operate
unexpectedly causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily, and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
The safety-interlock system is designed for the
following:
•
To prevent the engine from starting unless the
traction pedal is in the
•
To automatically ensure that the parking brake is
engaged and the PTO is off when starting.
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•
To stop the engine whenever the traction pedal is
not in the
NEUTRAL
seat.
•
To automatically engage the parking brake and
disengage the PTO, when you rise out of the seat
with the traction pedal in the
•
To stop the engine whenever the parking brake is
not engaged and you rise from the seat.
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Figure 9
2. Wear hearing protection.
position.
NEUTRAL
position and you rise from the
position.
NEUTRAL
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