Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 03540 Reelmaster 5200-D Operator's Manual

Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment and fuel
storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive
grease.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
• Keep all parts in good working condition and
all hardware and hydraulic fittings tightened.
Replace all worn or damaged parts and decals.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this
outdoors.
• Be careful during adjustment of the machine
to prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
• On multi-cylinder/multi-reel machines, take
care as rotating one cylinder/reel can cause
other cylinders/reels to rotate.
• Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key
and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning
or repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from cutting units,
drives, silencers/mufflers, and engine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Use jack stands to support components when
required.
• Carefully release pressure from components
with stored energy.
• Disconnect battery and remove 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 the cylinders/reels.
Wear gloves and use caution when servicing
them.
• Keep 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
charger before connecting or disconnecting
from battery. Wear protective clothing and use
insulated tools.

Toro Riding Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information
specific to Toro products or other safety
information that you must know that is not
included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI standard.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its
intended use could prove dangerous to user and
bystanders.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison that can
kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
• Know how to stop the engine quickly.
• Do not operate the machine while wearing
tennis shoes or sneakers.
• Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable
and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
• Handle fuel carefully. Wipe up any spills.
• Check the safety interlock switches daily
for proper operation. If a switch should
fail, replace the switch before operating the
machine. After every two years, replace all four
interlock switches in the safety system, whether
they are working properly or not.
• Before starting the engine, sit on the seat.
• Using the machine demands attention. To
prevent loss of control:
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