After Operation; After Operation Safety - Toro TimeCutter MX 5075 Operator's Manual

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
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Park machine on level ground, disengage drives,
set parking brake, stop engine, remove key or
disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement
to stop and allow the machine to cool before
adjusting, cleaning, repairing, or storing. Never
allow untrained personnel to service machine.
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Clean the machine as stated in the Maintenance
section. Keep engine and engine area free from
accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease
or oil, and other debris which can accumulate
in these areas. These materials can become
combustible and may result in a fire.
•
Frequently check for worn or deteriorating
components that could create a hazard. Tighten
loose hardware.
Transporting
Transporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
Thoroughly read all of the safety instructions. Knowing
this information could help you, your family, pets, or
bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
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Lock the brake and block the wheels.
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Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck
with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Only use the
designated tie-down locations on the mower as
shown in Figure 26. Use these locations even
when transporting the mower with an attached
accessory. Using non-designated locations may
cause damage to the mower and/or attachment.
Figure 26
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Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety
chains.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without
turn signals, lights, reflective markings,
or a slow moving vehicle emblem is
dangerous and can lead to accidents
causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or
roadway.
Loading the Machine
Use extreme caution when loading or unloading
machines onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width
ramp that is wider than the machine for this procedure.
Back up ramps and drive forward down ramps
27).
1. Back up ramps
Important:
Do not use narrow individual ramps
for each side of the machine.
Ensure the ramp is long enough so that the angle with
the ground does not exceed 15 degrees
On flat ground, this requires a ramp to be at least four
times (4X) as long as the height of the trailer or truck
bed to the ground. A steeper angle may cause mower
components to get caught as the unit moves from the
ramp to the trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also
cause the machine to tip or lose control. If loading on
or near a slope, position the trailer or truck so that it is
on the down side of the slope and the ramp extends
up the slope. This will minimize the ramp angle.
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Figure 27
2. Drive forward down ramps
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