Slope Operation; Maintenance And Storage - Toro 23515 Operator's Manual

Operation
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and
hidden hazards.
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Be sure all drives are in neutral before starting engine.
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Never operate without the shields, covers, or other guards
securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are functioning
properly.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Raise the tines, stop the machine, and stop the engine
before leaving the operator's position for any reason.
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Stop the equipment and inspect the tines after striking an
object or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary
repairs before resuming operation.
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Keep hands and feet away from the tine area.
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Be alert, slow down, and use caution when making turns.
Look behind and to the side before changing directions.
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Slow down and use caution when crossing roads and
sidewalks.
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Do not operate the aerator under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
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Use extreme care when loading or unloading the aerator
into a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Always be aware of obstacles that may be in the area of
operation. Plan your aeration path to avoid contact with
any obstacle by you or the machine.

Slope Operation

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Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
from the operating area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Maintenance and Storage

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Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning,
or repairing. Raise the tines, stop the machine, stop the
engine, and disconnect the spark-plug wire.
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Clean grass and debris from the tines, drives, mufflers, and
engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
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Let the engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
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Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting on trailers.
Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Park the aerator on level, hard ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service it.
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Use jack stands or safety latches to support the machine
when working under it.
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Remove the spark-plug wire before making any repairs.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
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Use only Toro-approved attachments. The warranty
may be voided if the machine is used with unapproved
attachments.
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