Think Safety First - Toro 74785 Operator's Manual

Think Safety First

Operating Safety
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals
in the safety section. Knowing this information could help
you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
A loss of traction is a loss of steering control.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:
• Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• When mowing slopes, gradually work from
lower to higher areas on the incline.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
• Turn up, into an incline when changing
directions on slopes. Turning down the slope
reduces traction.
• Attachments change the handling characteristics
of the machine. Use extra caution when using
attachments with the machine.
1. Wear safety glasses
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2. Wear hearing protection
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85
dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss
through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, hands, feet,
and head is recommended.
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1. Wear safety glasses
Understanding the Safety-interlock
System
WARNING
If safety-interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily, and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
The safety-interlock system is designed for the following:
•
To prevent the engine from starting unless the traction
pedal is in the neutral position.
•
To automatically ensure that the parking brake is engaged
and the PTO is off when starting.
•
To stop the engine whenever the traction pedal is not in
the neutral position and you rise from the seat.
•
To automatically engage the parking brake and disengage
the PTO, when you rise out of the seat with the traction
pedal in the neutral position.
•
To stop the engine whenever the parking brake is not
engaged and you rise from the seat.
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2. Wear hearing protection