Toro 03540 Reelmaster 5200-D Operator's Manual page 5

functioning properly. Do not operate unless
they are functioning properly.
Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Before attempting to start the engine,
disengage all blade attachment clutches, shift
into neutral, and engage the parking brake.
• Remember there is no such thing as a safe
slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care. To guard against overturning:
– do not stop or start suddenly when going
up or downhill;
– engage clutch slowly, always keep machine
in gear, especially when travelling downhill;
– machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns;
– stay alert for humps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
– never mow across the face of the slope,
unless the mower is designed for this
purpose.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards.
• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
– Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
– Limit loads to those you can safely control.
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when
reversing.
– Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
when suggested in the operator's manual.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
• Stop the blades rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
• When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders
nor allow anyone near the machine while in
operation.
• Never operate the machine with damaged
guards, shields, or without safety protective
devices in place. Be sure all interlocks are
attached, adjusted properly, and functioning
properly.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
over-speed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed may increase the hazard of
personal injury.
• Before leaving the operator's position:
– stop on level ground;
– disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
– change into neutral and set the parking
brake;
– stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disengage drive to attachments when
transporting or not in use.
• Stop the engine and disengage drive to
attachment:
– before refuelling;
– before removing the grass catcher/catchers;
– before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
– before clearing blockages;
– before checking, cleaning or working on
the mower;
– after striking a foreign object or if an
abnormal vibration occurs. Inspect the
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment.
• Reduce the throttle setting during engine
run-out and, if the engine is provided with
a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the
conclusion of mowing.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
• Look behind and down before backing up to
be sure of a clear path.
• Slow down and use caution when making
turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop
cylinders/reels 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.
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