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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.
Maintenance and Storage
Disengage drives, raise 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,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil
or fuel spillage.
Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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 the blades. 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.
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware and hydraulic fittings tightened. Replace all
worn or damaged decals.
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 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.
Operation
Know how to stop the engine quickly.
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate the
machine while wearing sandals, 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 three interlock switches in the safety
system, regardless if they are working properly or not.
Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, or
other hazards.
– Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
– Apply the service brakes when going downhill to
keep forward speed slow and to maintain control of
the machine.
Raise the cutting unit when driving from one work
area to another.
Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe
while the engine is running or soon after it has stopped
because these areas could be hot enough to cause
burns.
If a cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates
abnormally, stop immediately, turn the engine off, wait
for all motion to stop, and inspect the machine for
damage. A damaged blade must be replaced before
operation is continued.
Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop suddenly
when traveling uphill or downhill.
The operator must be skilled and trained in how to
drive on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or
hills may cause loss of control and cause the vehicle to
tip or roll, possibly resulting in personal injury or
death.
If the engine stalls or loses headway and cannot make
it to the top of a slope, do not turn the machine around.
Always back slowly, straight down the slope.
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