Toro Mower Safety - Toro 03170 Operator's Manual

• On multi-cylinder/multi-reel machines, take care
as rotating one cylinder/reel can cause other
cylinders/reels to rotate.
• Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
silencers/mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not
store fuel near flames.
• Park the machine on level ground.
• Never allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
• Use jack stands to support components when
required.
• Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
• Disconnect battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative
last.
• Use care when checking the cylinders/reels. Wear
gloves and use caution when servicing them.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
• 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.

Toro 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 standards.
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 run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
Preparation
Be sure to establish your own special procedures and
work rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g.,
slopes too steep for operation). Survey the complete
mowing site to determine which hills can be safely
operated on. When performing this site survey, always
use common sense and take into consideration the turf
condition and the rollover risk. To determine which hills
or slopes may be safely operated on, use the inclinometer
provided with each machine. To perform a site survey,
follow the procedure outlined in the Operation section
of the this manual. The maximum side hill angle is
detailed on the slope decal affixed near the angle
indicator.
Training
The operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive
on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills
may cause the vehicle to tip or roll, possibly resulting
in personal injury or death.
Operation
• Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
• Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis
shoes or sneakers.
• Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and
required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving
parts and the mower discharge area.
• Fill the fuel tank until level is 1/2 inch (12 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill.
• Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine.
• When starting the engine, engage the parking brake,
put the traction pedal in neutral, and disengage
the blade drive. After the engine starts, release the
parking brake and keep your foot off of the traction
pedal. The machine must not move. If movement
is evident, refer to the Maintenance section of this
manual to adjust the traction drive.
• Use extreme caution when operating close to sand
traps, ditches, creeks, steep hillsides, or other hazards.
• Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
• Do not turn on hills.
• 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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