Think Safety First - Toro 74142TE Operator's Manual

Important: Ensure that the seat is secured to the
machine.
1. To lower the roll bar, apply forward pressure to the
upper part of the roll bar.
2. Pull both knobs out and rotate them 90 degrees so they
are not engaged (Figure
3. Lower the roll bar to the down position
1. ROPS knob
2. Pull the ROPS knob out
and rotate it 90 degrees.
4. To raise the roll bar, raise the roll bar to the operate
position and rotate the knobs so that they move
partially into the grooves
5. Raise the roll bar to the full upright position while
pushing on the upper roll bar so that the pins snap into
position when the holes align with the pins
6. Push on the roll bar and ensure that both pins are
engaged.
Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in
the raised position.
6).
(Figure
Figure 6
3. Roll bar in the upright
position
4. Roll bar in the folded
position
(Figure 6).
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Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety
section. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
6).
Operating the machine on wet grass or steep slopes
can cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Do not operate the machine near water.
DANGER
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death, or
drowning.
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs.
DANGER
Operating the machine while the roll bar is down
may lead to serious injury or death in the event of a
rollover.
Always keep the roll bar in the fully raised and
locked position and use the seat belt.
1. Safe Zone—use the
Z Master here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
6).
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees,
near drop-offs and water.
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Figure 7
3. Water