Toro 30308 Operator's Manual page 6

accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.
• Check the operator's presence controls, safety
switches and shields to make sure they are
attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate unless they are functioning properly.
Adequate rear weight is necessary to
prevent the rear wheels from leaving the
ground. Do not stop suddenly while deck
or implement is raised. Do not travel
down hill with the deck or implement
raised. If the rear wheel leaves the
ground, steering is lost.
Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
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.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Before attempting to start the engine,
disengage all blade attachment clutches, shift
into neutral, and engage the parking brake.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
• Remember there is no such thing as a safe
slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care. To guard against overturning:
– do not stop or start suddenly when going
up or downhill;
– machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns;
– stay alert for humps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
– never mow across the face of the slope.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
• Stop the blades rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
• Never direct the discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine
while in operation.
• Never operate the machine with damaged
guards, shields, or without safety protective
devices in place. Be sure all interlocks are
attached, adjusted properly, and functioning
properly.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
over speed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed may increase the hazard of
personal injury.
• Before leaving the operator's position:
– stop on level ground;
– disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
– Set the parking brake;
– stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disengage drive to attachments when
transporting or not in use.
• Stop the engine and disengage drive to
attachment
– before refuelling;
– before removing the grass catcher/catchers;
– before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
– before clearing blockages;
– before checking, cleaning or working on
the mower;
– after striking a foreign object or if an
abnormal vibration occurs. Inspect the
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment.
• Keep hands and feet away from the mower
deck.
• Look behind and down before backing up to
be sure of a clear path.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Disengage
blades if not mowing.
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