Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 74601 Operator's Manual

Toro Riding 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.
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire(s) and
remove key before performing any service, repairs,
maintenance or adjustments.
Slow down before turning. Sharp turns on any terrain
may cause loss of control.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove
the ignition key before dismounting.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from
attachment discharge area, underside of mower and any
moving parts while engine is running.
Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting
to maintain, adjust or service.
Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Protect your face,
eyes, and clothing when working with a battery.
Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and
flames away from battery.
Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained.
Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be
voided if used with unapproved attachments.
Do not mow across slopes exceeding 5 degrees.
Do not mow down slopes exceeding 15 degrees.
Do not mow up slopes exceeding 10 degrees.
If a steep slope must be ascended, back up the hill, and
drive forward down the hill, keeping the machine in
gear.
Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. Heavy grass
bags could cause loss of control or overturn the
machine.
If loading the machine onto a trailer or truck, use a
single, full-width ramp only. The ramp angle should not
exceed 15 degrees.
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