Toro 30410 Operator's Manual page 5

accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.
• Check that operators presence controls,
safety switches, and shields are attached and
functioning properly. Do not operate unless
they are functioning properly.
Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
• 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.
Only start the engine from the operators
position. Use seat belts, if provided.
• 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.
– Engage the clutch slowly, always keep the
machine in gear, especially when travelling
downhill.
– The machine speed 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,
unless the machine is designed for that
purpose.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards.
• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
– Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
– Limit loads to those you can safely control.
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when
reversing.
– Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
when suggested in the Operator's Manual.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
• Stop the blades from rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
• When using any attachments, never direct
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
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed may increase the hazard of
personal injury.
• Before leaving the operators position:
– Stop on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower
the attachments.
– Change into neutral and set the parking
brake.
– Stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disengage drive to attachments, stop the
engine, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)
or remove the ignition key:
– before clearing blockages;
– before checking, cleaning, or working on
the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect
the machine for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the
equipment. Torque all the spindle pulley
nuts to 130 to 150 ft-lb (176 to 203 N⋅m);
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
• Disengage drive to attachments when
transporting or not is use.
• Stop the engine and disengage drive to
attachment:
– before refuelling;
– before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
• Reduce the throttle setting before stopping
engine and, if the engine is provided with a
fuel shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the
conclusion of mowing.
• Never raise deck with the blades running.
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