Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 07383 Operator's Manual

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply
with these safety instructions and always pay attention to
the safety alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger—"personal safety instruction." Failure to comply
with the instruction may result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

WARNING
The machine is an off-highway vehicle only and is
not designed, equipped, or manufactured for use on
public roads. Using it on a public road may result
in an accident, which could seriously injure or kill
you or others.
Do not use this machine on public roads.
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Make sure that operators of this machine are thoroughly
trained and familiar with the Operator's Manual and all
labels on the machine.
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Be sure to establish your own special procedures and
work rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g. slopes
too steep for machine operation).
Before Operating
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Operate the machine only after reading and understanding
the contents of this manual.
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Never allow children to operate the machine. Never
allow adults to operate it without proper instructions.
Only trained and authorized persons should operate
this machine. Make sure all operators are physically and
mentally capable of operating the machine.
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This machine is designed to carry only you, the
operator, and one passenger in the seat provided by the
manufacturer. Never carry any other passengers on the
machine.
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Never operate the machine when under the influence
of drugs or alcohol.
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Become familiar with the controls and know how to stop
the engine quickly.
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Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place. If a
shield, safety device or decal is malfunctioning, illegible,
or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the
machine.
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Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate the
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, or sneakers.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry which could
get caught in moving parts and cause personal injury.
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Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants, and a
helmet is advisable and required by some local safety and
insurance regulations.
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Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from
the areas of operation.
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Before operating the machine, always check all parts of
the machine and any attachments. If something is wrong,
stop using machine. Make sure the problem is corrected
before machine or attachment is operated again.
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Since diesel fuel is highly flammable, handle it carefully.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Do not remove the cap from the fuel tank when the
engine is hot or running.
– Do not smoke while handling fuel.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors and to about one inch
below the top of tank (bottom of filler neck). Do not
overfill.
– Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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Operate the machine only outdoors or in a well-ventilated
area.
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Use only an approved nonmetal, portable fuel container.
Static electric discharge can ignite fuel vapors in a
ungrounded fuel container. Remove the fuel container
from the bed of the machine and place it on the ground
away from the machine before filling. Keep the nozzle
in contact with the container while filling. Remove
equipment from machine bed before filling.
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Check the safety-interlock system daily for proper
operation. If a switch should malfunction, replace the
switch before operating machine. After every two years,
replace the interlock switches in the safety system,
whether they are working properly or not.
Operation
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The operator and passenger must use seat belts and
remain seated whenever the machine is in motion. The
operator should keep both hands on the steering wheel,
whenever possible, and the passenger should use the hand
holds provided. Keep arms and legs within the vehicle
body at all times. Never carry passengers in the box or
on attachments. Remember your passenger may not be
expecting you to brake or turn and may not be ready.
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Never overload your machine. The name plate (located
under the middle of the dash) shows the load limits for
the machine. Never overfill attachments or exceed the
machine maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW).
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When starting the engine:
– Sit on the operator's seat and ensure that the parking
brake is engaged.
– Disengage PTO (if so equipped) and return the hand
throttle lever to the Off position (if so equipped).
– Make sure the hydraulic-lift lever is in the center
position.
– Move shift lever to Neutral and press the clutch pedal.
– Keep your foot off of the accelerator pedal.
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