Toro Greensmaster Flex 1018 Operator's Manual page 28

During Operation Safety (continued)
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision.
• Stop the cutting unit whenever you are not mowing.
• Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut off the machine before adjusting the
height of cut.
• Never run an engine in an area where exhaust gasses are enclosed.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Before you leave the operator's position, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the cutting unit(s).
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the machine and remove the key (if equipped).
– Wait for all movement to stop.
• Shut off the machine before emptying the basket.
• Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe while the engine is running or soon
after it has shut off because these areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
• Shut off the machine and disengage the drive to the cutting unit in the following
situations:
– 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.
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