Toro Mower Safety - Toro 30412 Groundsmaster 4000-D Operator's Manual

• Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained
personnel to service machine.
• Use jack stands to support components when
required.
• Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
• Disconnect battery 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 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.
• Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin hole
leaks or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not your hands,
to search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under
pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the
skin and cause serious injury. If fluid is injected into
the skin it must be surgically removed within a few
hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury
or gangrene may result.

Toro 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 standards.
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.
Operation
• Before operating a machine with ROPS (roll over
protection system), be certain that the seat belts are
attached and the seat is latched to prevent the seat
from pivoting forward.
• Know how to stop the machine and 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.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving
parts and the mower discharge area and underside of
the mower while the engine is running.
• Fill fuel tank until level is 1 inch (25 mm) below the
bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill.
• Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before driving
under any objects and do not contact them.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
• Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope. Avoid raising the side
cutting units on a slope.
• Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
• When operating a machine with a ROPS, always use
a seat belt.
• Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly if
the machine is driven or rolls into a pond or water.
• Watch for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
• This machine is not designed or equipped for
on-road use and is a "slow-moving vehicle". If you
must cross or travel on a public road, you should
be aware of and comply with local regulations, such
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