General Safety Instructions; Before Operating - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual

General Safety Instructions

The Groundsmaster 360 has been tested and certified
by TORO for compliance with existing safety standards
and specifications. Although hazard control and acci-
dent prevention partially are dependent upon the design
and configuration of the machine, these factors are also
dependent upon the awareness, concern and proper
training of the personnel involved in the operation, trans-
port, maintenance and storage of the machine. Improp-
er use or maintenance of the machine can result in injury
or death. To reduce the potential for injury or death, com-
ply with the following safety instructions.

Before Operating

1. Review and understand the contents of the Opera-
tor's Manual and Operator Training DVD before starting
and operating the machine. Become familiar with the
controls and know how to stop the machine and engine
quickly. A replacement Operator's Manual is available
on the Internet at www.Toro.com.
2. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible or
damaged, repair or replace it before operating the ma-
chine.
3. Tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to ensure
machine is in safe operating condition.
4. Assure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is in
NEUTRAL, PTO switch is OFF (disengaged) and either
the seat is occupied or the parking brake is applied.
Safety
To reduce the potential for injury or death, com-
ply with the following safety instructions.
5. Since fuel is highly flammable, handle it carefully:
A. Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
B. Do not remove machine fuel tank cap while en-
gine is hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to the bottom of
the filler neck. Do not overfill fuel tank.
E. Replace fuel tank and fuel container caps secure-
ly after refueling machine.
F. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of the spill-
age. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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