Toro Riding Mower Safety; Model 74388 - Toro 74388 Operator's Manual

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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
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When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended,
lower the cutting means.

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 CEN standard.
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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.
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Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from
attachment discharge area, underside of mower and any
moving parts while engine is running.
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Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting
to maintain, adjust, or service.
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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.
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Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and
flames away from battery.
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Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained.
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Use only Toro-approved attachments.
Slope Operation
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Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks, or
water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.
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Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and
loss of control.
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Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near
drop-offs, ditches, steep banks, or water.
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Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
from mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks dips, and rises that change
the operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the
machine.
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Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because the
mower may tip backwards.
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Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill.
Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive
wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering.
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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope.
If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
slowly off the slope.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
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Use extreme care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the machine and cause
loss of control.

Model 74388

Sound Pressure
This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator's ear of 87
dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
Sound pressure level was determined according to the
procedures outlined in EN 836.
Sound Power
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA,
which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
Sound power level was determined according to the
procedures outlined in ISO 11094.
Vibration
Measured vibration level for left hand = 2.5 m/s
Measured vibration level for right hand = 3.2 m/s
Uncertainty Value (K) = 1.6 m/s
Measured values were determined according to the procedures
outlined in EN 836.
Whole Body Vibration
Measured vibration level = 0.78 m/s
Uncertainty Value (K) = 0.39 m/s
Measured values were determined according to the procedures
outlined in EN 836 (Riding & Stand-Ons).
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