Starting The Engine - Toro Greensmaster 1018 Operator's Manual

During Operation Safety (continued)
– Before fueling
– Before clearing blockages
– Before removing the grass basket
– Before checking, cleaning, or maintaining the cutting unit
– After striking a foreign object or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Inspect the cutting
unit for damage and make repairs before starting and operating the machine
– Before leaving the operating position
• Use only accessories and attachments approved by The Toro® Company.
Slope Safety
• Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and rollover accidents, which can
result in severe injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope operation. Operating
the machine on any slope requires extra caution. Before using the machine on a slope,
do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions in the manual and on the machine.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Use common sense and good judgment when performing this evaluation.
Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can quickly affect the operation of the
machine on a slope.
• Operate across slopes, never up and down. Avoid operation on excessively steep or wet
slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
• Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over if
a wheel goes over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe distance between the
machine and any hazard. Use a handheld tool to operate in these areas.
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on slopes. Avoid making sudden
changes in speed or direction; turn slowly and gradually.
• Do not operate a machine under any conditions where traction, steering, or stability is in
question. Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass, across slopes, or downhill
may cause the machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the drive may result in sliding
and a loss of braking and steering. The machine can slide even if you stop the drive.
• Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
• If you lose control of the machine, step away from the direction of travel of the machine.
• Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes. Do not coast downhill
(applicable only to gear-drive units).

Starting the Engine

Note:
Ensure that the spark-plug wire is installed on the spark plug.
1. Ensure that the traction-drive lever is in the N
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position.
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