Adjusting The Mirrors; Aiming The Headlights; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 30635 Operator's Manual

not engage. If the PTO engages, there is a malfunction
in the interlock system that should be corrected before
beginning operation.
4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and start the
engine. Move the traction pedal out of the N
position. The InfoCenter will display "traction not
allowed" and the machine should not move. If the
engine does move, there is a malfunction in the
interlock system that should be corrected before
beginning operation.

Adjusting the Mirrors

Rearview Mirror
While sitting in the seat, adjust the rearview mirror to attain
the best view out the rear window
rearward to tilt the mirror to reduce the brightness and glare
of light.
Side-View Mirrors
While sitting in the seat, have someone assist to adjust the
side-view mirrors to attain the best view around the side of
the machine (Figure 28).
Figure 28
1. Side-view mirrors
2. Rearview mirror

Aiming the Headlights

1. Loosen the mounting nuts and position each headlight
so it points straight ahead.
Note: Tighten the mounting nut just enough to hold
the headlight in position.
2. Place a flat piece of sheet metal over the face of the
headlight.
3. Mount a magnetic protractor onto the plate.
4. While holding the assembly in place, carefully tilt the
headlight downward 3 degrees, then tighten the nut.
5. Repeat the procedure on the other headlight.
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(Figure 28). Pull the lever
3. Lever

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents that may cause injuries to himself/herself and
others and for damage to property.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection;
slip-resistant, substantial footwear; and hearing
protection. Wearing safety shoes and long pants is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations. Tie back long hair, secure loose
clothing, and do not wear jewelry.
•
Ensure that all drives are in the N
parking brake is engaged, and you are in the operating
position before you start the engine.
•
Keep all body parts, including hands and feet, away from
all moving parts.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Keep the direction of the mower discharge away from
people and pets.
•
Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely necessary. If
you must mow in reverse, look behind and down for small
children before and while moving the machine in reverse.
Stay alert and stop the machine if a child enters the area.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or if the edge caves in.
•
Never carry passengers on the machine.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate the
machine when there is the risk of lighting.
•
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
the machine to slide.
•
Never raise the mower deck with the blades running.
•
Stop the machine and inspect the blades after striking an
object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the machine.
Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
•
Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing, especially
while crossing loose terrain such as gravel.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks with the machine. Always
yield the right-of-way.
•
Turn on the flashing warning lights on the machine
whenever you travel on a public road, except where such
use is prohibited by law.
•
Disengage the drive to the attachment and shut off the
engine before adding fuel and adjusting the height of cut.
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position, the
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