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The GROUNDSMASTER 455-D was tested and
certified by TORO for compliance with the
B71.4-1999 specifications of the American National
Standards Institute. Although hazard control and
accident prevention partially are dependent upon
the design and configuration of the machine, these
factors are also 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
1. Read and understand the contents of this manual
before starting and operating the machine. Become
familiar with the controls and know how to stop the
machine and engine quickly. A free replacement manual
is available by sending the complete model and serial
number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420.
2. 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.
3. Never operate the machine when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
4. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible or
damaged, repair or replace it before operating the
machine. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to
ensure machine is in safe operating condition.
5. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers
or when barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that
could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause
personal injury. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes,
long pants and a helmet is advisable and required by
some local ordinances and insurance regulations.
6. Assure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is in
NEUTRAL and cutting unit is DISENGAGED.
7. Remove all debris or other objects that might be
picked up and thrown by the blades or fast moving
components from other attached implements. Keep all
bystanders away from operating area.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8. Since diesel fuel is highly flammable, handle it
carefully:
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not remove fuel tank cap while engine is hot
or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to within an inch
from the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not
overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
WHILE OPERATING
9. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the
machine.
10. Before starting the engine:
A. Engage the parking brake.
B. Make sure traction pedal is in NEUTRAL and
cutting decks are DISENGAGED. Move axle shift to
HI or LO position.
C. After engine is started, release parking brake
and keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not
move. If movement is evident, the neutral return
mechanism is adjusted incorrectly; therefore, shut
engine off and adjust until machine does not move
when traction pedal is released. Refer to Adjusting
Traction Drive for Neutral, page 30.
11. Seating capacity is one person. Therefore, never
carry passengers.
12. Do not run engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could possibly be deadly.
13. Check interlock switches daily for proper operation.
Do not rely entirely on safety switches - use common
sense. If a switch fails, replace it before operating the
machine. The interlock system is for your protection, so
do not bypass it. Replace all interlock switches every
two years.
14. Using the machine demands attention and to
prevent loss of control:
A. Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
B. Drive slowly. Avoid sudden stops and starts.
C. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
D. Look behind machine before backing up.
E. Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek or
other hazard.
F. Reduce speed when making sharp turns and
turning on a hillside.
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