Maintenance And Storage; Toro Mower Safety - Toro Groundsmaster 328-D 30630 Operator's Manual

Traction unit
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move the traction pedal to neutral, disengage
drives, engage the parking brake (if provided),
and shut off the engine before leaving the
operator's position for any reason.
Stop equipment and inspect the blades after
striking objects or if an abnormal vibration
occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming
operations.
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
Never carry passengers and keep pets and
bystanders away.
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if
not mowing.
Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
The operator shall turn on flashing warning
lights, if provided, whenever traveling on a
public road, except where such use is prohibited
by law.

Maintenance and Storage

Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, move
the traction pedal to neutral, set the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the key and
disconnect the spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing.
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
Let the engine cool before storing and do not
store it near flame.
Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do
not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
Park the machine on level ground. Never let
untrained personnel service the machine.
Use jack stands to support components when
needed.
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
Disconnect the battery or remove the spark plug
wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blades
or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing
them. Only replace blades. Never straighten or
weld them.
Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with
the engine running.
Charge batteries in an open, well-ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. Unplug the charger
before connecting or disconnecting it from the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use
insulated tools.
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know.
This product can amputate hands and feet and throw
objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid
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