Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 03674 Operator's Manual

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On multi-cylinder/multi-reel machines, take care as
rotating 1 cylinder/reel can cause other cylinders/reels
to rotate.
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Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key from ignition. Wait
for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning, or
repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
silencers/mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean
up oil or fuel spills.
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Use jack stands to support components when required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
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Disconnect battery before making any repairs. Disconnect
the negative terminal first and the positive last. Connect
positive first and negative last.
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Use care when checking the cylinders/reels. Wear gloves
and use caution when servicing them.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
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Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away
from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting
or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing
and use insulated tools.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
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Use full width ramps for loading machine into trailer or
truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine.

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, ISO, or ANSI standard.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended use
could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide and other
exhaust gasses can collect.
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Know how to stop the engine quickly.
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Handle fuel carefully. Wipe up any spills.
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Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine.
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Before starting the engine, sit on the seat.
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Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, or
other hazards.
– Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts.
– When near or crossing roads, always yield the
right-of-way.
– Apply the service brakes when going downhill to
keep forward speed slow and to maintain control of
the machine.
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Raise the cutting units when driving from 1 work area
to another.
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Do not touch the engine, silencer/muffler, or exhaust
pipe while the engine is running or soon after it has
stopped because these areas could be hot enough to cause
burns.
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If the engine stalls or 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.
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When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in or near
the mowing area, stop mowing. Do not resume mowing
until the area is cleared.
Maintenance and Storage
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Make sure that all hydraulic-line connectors are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before
applying pressure to the system.
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Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search for
leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have
sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury. Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is
injected into skin.
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Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, relieve all pressure in the system by
stopping the engine and lowering the cutting units and
attachments to the ground.
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Check all fuel lines for tightness and wear on a regular
basis. Tighten or repair them as needed.
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If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and any parts of
the body away from the cutting units, attachments, and
any moving parts. Keep everyone away.
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To ensure safety and accuracy, have your Toro Distributor
check the maximum engine speed with a tachometer.
Maximum governed engine speed should be 3300 rpm.
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