Safety; Safe Operation Practices For Ride-On (Riding) Rotary Lawn Mowers - Toro 71254 Operator's Manual

Cooling System Maintenance ......................................26
Cleaning the Cooling System....................................26
Blade Maintenance .....................................................26
Servicing the Blades................................................26
Leveling the Mower from Side-to-Side.......................29
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope....................29
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................30
Servicing the Headlights ..........................................31
Cleaning ...................................................................31
Washing the Underside of the Mower ........................31
Storage ........................................................................32
Troubleshooting ...........................................................34
Schematics ...................................................................36

Safety

Safe Operation Practices for
Ride-on (Riding) Rotary Lawn
Mowers
Read and understand the contents of this manual before
operating the tractor.
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.
Preparation
•
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot
or wearing open sandals.
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by
the machine.
•
Warning-Fuel is highly flammable.
- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
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