Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 03606A Operator's Manual

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Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
silencers/mufflers, and engine to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Use jack stands to support components when
required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Disconnect battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive last. Connect positive first and negative
last.
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Use care when checking the cylinders/reels. Wear
gloves and use caution when servicing them.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
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Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger
before connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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Use full-width ramps for loading machine into
trailer or truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine.

Toro Riding Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or
ANSI standard.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison that can
kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
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Know how to stop the engine quickly.
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Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis
shoes or sneakers.
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Wearing substantial, slip-resistant footwear and
long pants is advisable and required by some local
ordinances and insurance regulations.
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Handle fuel carefully. Wipe up any spills.
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Check the safety-interlock switches daily for
proper operation. If a switch should fail, replace
the switch before operating the machine.
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Before starting the engine, sit on the seat.
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Using the machine demands attention. To prevent
loss of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches,
creeks, or other hazards.
– Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
Avoid sudden stops and starts.
– When near or crossing roads, always yield the
right-of-way.
– Apply the service brakes when going downhill
to keep forward speed slow and to maintain
control of the machine.
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When operating a machine with ROPS
(rollover-protection system), never remove the
ROPS and always use the seat belt.
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Raise the cutting units when driving from one work
area to another.
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Do not touch the engine, silencer/muffler, or
exhaust pipe while the engine is running or soon
after it has stopped because these areas could be
hot enough to cause burns.
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If the engine stalls or loses headway and cannot
make it to the top of a slope, do not turn the
machine around. Always back slowly, straight
down the slope.
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When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in
or near the mowing area, stop mowing. Careless
operation, combined with terrain angles, ricochets,
or improperly positioned guards can lead to thrown
object injuries. Do not resume mowing until the
area is cleared.
Maintenance and Storage
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Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the system.
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Keep your body and hands away from pin-hole
leaks or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under
high pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not
your hands, to search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid
escaping under pressure can have sufficient
force to penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury. Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is
injected into skin.
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Before disconnecting or performing any work on
the hydraulic system, all pressure in the system
must be relieved by stopping the engine and
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