Toro 652D Operator's Manual page 9

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OPERATION
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Use extreme caution when reversing.
Disengage the cutterhead drive system before crossing surfaces other than grass.
When using the machine, never direct the discharge of material towards bystanders or allow anyone
near the machine while in operation.
Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields or without safety protective devices in place
and in good working order.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive
speed may increase the risk of personal injury.
Before leaving the operator's position:
- Disengage the drive to the cutterheads.
- Lift cutterheads to the transport position and securely lock the safety latches
- Change into neutral and set the parking brake.
- Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
Engage the parking brake, disengage the drive to the cutterheads, stop the engine and remove ignition
key :
- Before releasing blockages.
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for damage and make
- If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally ( check immediately ).
- Before refuelling.
- Before making cutterhead adjustments.
Disengage the drive to the cutterheads when transporting or not in use.
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run - out.
Never work on the mower when the engine is running.
Always keep feet and hands well away from the cutting cylinders when making adjustments.
Never operate the mower without first checking that the operator platform is securely latched.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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or alternatively lower cutterheads to the ground.
repairs before restarting and operating the equipment.
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