Safety; General Operation; Slope Operation; Children - Toro 02600 Operator's Manual

Preparing for Maintenance.......................................12
Replacing the Air Cleaner ........................................13
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................13
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................14
Replacing the Nylon Cutting String ...........................14
Cleaning the Machine..............................................14
Storage ........................................................................15
Preparing the Machine for Storage ............................15
Troubleshooting ...........................................................16

Safety

This cutting machine can amputate hands and feet and
throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
The following safety section is adapted from ANSI
B71.4-2012 and EN ISO 5395:2013.

General Operation

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Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English it is
the owners responsibility to explain this material to them.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and the safety signs.
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All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
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Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other
people, or property.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine.
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Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
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Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc.,
which could be thrown by the cutting line. Stay behind
the handle when the engine is running.
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Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
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Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses, and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing,
or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
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Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing
sandals. Always wear substantial, slip-resistant footwear
and long pants.
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Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before and
while moving backward.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop cutting element if not
mowing.
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Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the
cutting line when crossing gravel surfaces.
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Check that the operator's presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. do not operate unless they are functioning
properly.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Stop the engine and wait until the cutting line comes to
a complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire before
cleaning or unclogging the machine.
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Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Do not operate machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of
your footing; walk; never run.
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Never raise the deck with the engine running.
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check for the cause immediately. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents,
which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes
require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it.
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
You could lose your footing or balance.
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When using the HoverPro, always keep both hands on
the handlebar.
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When cutting steep slopes from the top of the slope and a
longer reach is needed, never tie the HoverPro to a rope,
use the extended handlebar kit option.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
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