Safety; Safe Operation Practices For Riding Rotary Lawn Mowers - Toro 74593 Operator's Manual

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 20
Lubrication............................................................. 21
Greasing and Lubricating the Machine ................ 21
How to Grease the Machine................................ 21
Where to Add Grease ......................................... 22
Engine Maintenance............................................... 22
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................... 22
Servicing the Engine Oil ..................................... 23
Servicing the Spark Plug ..................................... 25
Fuel System Maintenance ....................................... 26
Draining the Fuel Tank....................................... 26
Replacing the Fuel Filter ..................................... 26
Electrical System Maintenance................................ 27
Replacing the Fuse.............................................. 27
Servicing the Headlights ..................................... 27
Servicing the Battery........................................... 28
Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 30
Checking the Tire Pressure ................................. 30
Servicing the Brake............................................. 30
Belt Maintenance.................................................... 31
Adjusting the Blade Drive Belt ............................ 31
Servicing the Grass Collector.................................. 31
Removing the Grass Collector ............................ 31
Installing the Grass Collector.............................. 31
Cleaning the Grass Collector and Tunnel............. 31
Mower Deck Maintenance ...................................... 32
Servicing the Blades............................................ 32
Removing the Mower ......................................... 33
Installing the Mower........................................... 34
Adjusting the Height Adjustment Cable Rod
Assembly ....................................................... 34
Storage....................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting......................................................... 37

Safety

Safe Operation Practices for
Riding Rotary Lawn Mowers
Read and understand the contents of this manual before
operating the machine.
The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
The following instructions are from the CEN standard
EN 836:1997.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Training
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawn mower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
• Do not carry passengers.
• All drivers should seek and obtain professional
and practical instruction. Such instruction should
emphasize:
- the need for care and concentration when
working with ride-on machines;
- control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope
will not be regained by the application of the
brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:
◊ insufficient wheel grip;
◊ being driven too fast;
◊ inadequate braking;
◊ the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
◊ lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions, especially slopes;
◊ incorrect hitching and load distribution.
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