Safety; Before Operating; While Operating; Maintenance - Toro 08759 Operator's Manual

Safety

Hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, and
proper training of the personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance, and
storage of the machine. Improper use or
maintenance of the machine can result in
injury or death. To reduce the potential for
injury or death, comply with the following
safety instructions.

Before Operating

• Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before operating the
machine. Become familiar with all of the
controls and know how to stop quickly. A free
replacement manual is available by sending the
complete Model and Serial Number to The
Toro® Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South,
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420-1196.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
Do not allow adults to operate machine
without proper instruction. Only trained
operators who have read this manual should
operate this machine.
• Never operate the machine when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Keep all bystanders away from the operating
area.
• Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If
a shield, safety device, or decal is illegible or
damaged, repair or replace it before operation
is commenced. Also tighten any loose nuts,
bolts, and screws to ensure that the machine is
in safe operating condition.
• Do not operate the machine while wearing
sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts. Also,
do not wear loose fitting clothing which could
get caught in moving parts. Always wear long
pants and substantial shoes. Wearing safety
glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is advisable
and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.

While Operating

• Do not run the engine in a confined area
without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes
are hazardous and could possibly be deadly.
• The maximum seating capacity is one person.
Never carry passengers.
• Sit on the seat when starting the engine and
operating the machine.
• This product may exceed noise levels of 90
dB(A) at the operator position. Ear protectors
are recommended for prolonged exposure to
reduce the potential of permanent hearing
damage.
• Using the machine demands attention. To
prevent loss of control:
– Operate only in daylight or when there is
good artificial light.
– Drive slowly and watch for holes or other
hidden hazards.
– Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch,
creek, or other hazard.
– Reduce your speed when making sharp
turns and when turning on hillsides.
– Avoid sudden starts and stops.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and
ensure that no one is behind the machine.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roads. Always yield the right-of-way.
• Stay away from the discharge opening when
the machine is operating. Keep all bystanders
away from the discharge opening and don't
direct discharge toward bystanders.
• If the engine stalls or the machine loses
headway and cannot make it to the top of a
slope, do not turn the machine around. Always
back slowly straight down the slope.
• Do not take an injury risk! When a person
or pet appears unexpectedly in or near the
operating area, stop operation. Careless
operation, combined with terrain angles,
ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume
operation until the area is cleared.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler while the
engine is running or soon after it is stopped.
These areas could be hot enough to cause a
burn.

Maintenance

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to
prevent accidental starting of the engine when
servicing, adjusting, or storing the machine.
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