Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 74390 Operator's Manual

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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather than from a
fuel dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten
securely.
Maintenance and storage
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Disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, drives, mufflers,
and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage.
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Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
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Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Park machine on level ground. Set parking brake. Never
allow untrained personnel to service machine.
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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 the battery or remove spark plug wire before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Reconnect the positive first and
negative last.
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Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only
replace blades. Never straighten or weld 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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Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
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
may not be included in the ANSI standards.
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Stop the engine, move the motion control levers to
neutral and outward to the park position, disengage the
blade control switch, remove the key, and disconnect
spark plug wire(s) before performing any service, repairs,
maintenance, or adjustments.
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Keep your hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away
from any attachment discharge area, the underside of the
mower, and away from any moving parts while the engine
is running.
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Do not touch the equipment or attachment parts which
may be hot from operation. Allow the machine to cool
before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service it.
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Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Protect
your face, eyes, and clothing when working with a battery.
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Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and
flames away from the battery.
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Use only Toro approved attachments. The warranty
may be voided if the machine is used with unapproved
attachments.
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If loading the machine onto a trailer or truck, use a single,
full-width ramp only. The ramp angle should not exceed
15 degrees.
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