Maintenance And Storage - Toro 30343 Operator's Manual

• 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 before engine shut down
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 mower deck.
• 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. Disengage blades if
not mowing.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do
not point it at anyone.
• 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.
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS)
• Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position
and use the seat belt when operating the machine
• Be certain the seat belt can be released quickly in the
event of an emergency.
• Be aware there is no rollover protection when the
roll bar is down.
• Check the area to be mowed and never fold the
ROPS in the areas where there are slopes, drop offs
or water
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.
Do not wear the seat belt with the roll bar folded
down.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before driving
under any objects and do not contact them.

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-spindle mowers, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
• Disengage drives, lower the deck, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove the key from the ignition.
Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting,
cleaning or repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from decks, drives,
silencers/mufflers, engine and underside of machine
to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Use jack stands to support components when
required.
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