Toro 30506 Operator's Manual page 2

cause loss of control and vehicle to tip or roll, possibly
resulting in personal injury or death.
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Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop suddenly
when traversing slopes or when traveling uphill or
downhill.
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If engine stalls or machine loses headway and cannot
make it to the top of a slope, do not turn machine around.
Always back slowly straight down the slope.
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Using the machine demands the operator's complete
attention. To prevent loss of control:
– Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
– Drive slowly.
– Avoid sudden starts and stops.
– Look behind machine before backing up.
– Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
– Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek, or
hazard.
– Reduce speed when making sharp turns and when
turning on a hillside.
– The cutting deck must be lowered when going down
slopes for steering control.
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The grass deflector must always be installed and in lowest
position on the cutting unit when blower assembly is
removed. This product is designed to drive objects into
the ground where they lose energy quickly in grassy areas.
However, don't take an injury risk! When a person or
pet appears unexpectedly in or near the mowing area,
stop mowing. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards, can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume mowing
until area is cleared.
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Never raise the cutting unit while the blades or other
parts are rotating.
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If cutting blades strike a solid object or the machine
vibrates abnormally, disengage PTO, move throttle to
, set parking brake, and shut engine off. Remove
SLOW
key from switch to prevent possibility of accidental
starting. Check cutting unit, blower assembly and traction
unit for damage and defective parts. Repair any damage
before restarting the engine and operating the cutting
unit. Assure cutting unit blades are in good condition and
blade bolts are tightened to proper torque specifications
(See Cutting Deck Operator's Manual).
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If the cutting unit discharge area or blower assembly
ever plugs, disengage PTO and shut engine off before
removing the obstruction.
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To stop machine, remove foot from the traction pedal.
Gradually reversing the traction pedal can provide
additional braking.
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Do not touch engine, muffler, or it adjacent shroud while
engine is running or soon after it has stopped. These
areas could be hot enough to cause a burn.
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Lower the cutting unit to the ground and remove key
from switch whenever machine is left unattended.
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Before getting of the seat:
– Move traction pedal to neutral position and remove
foot from pedal.
– Set the parking brake and disengage the PTO.
– Shut the engine off and remove key from ignition
switch. Wait for all movement to stop before getting
off the seat.
Maintenance
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Remove key from ignition switch to prevent accidental
starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting, or storing
the machine.
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If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is desired,
contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
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To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine free of
excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt.
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Make sure machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check all cutting
unit blade mounting bolts frequently to assure they are
tightened to proper torque specifications (See the Cutting
Deck Operator's Manual).
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Make sure 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 body and hands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles
that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper
or cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks. Hydraulic
fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to
penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If fluid is ejected
into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few
hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or
gangrene may result.
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Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be relieved
by stopping engine and lowering implement to the
ground.
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If the engine must be running to perform maintenance
or an adjustment, keep clear of PTO shaft, cutting unit
blades, and other moving parts.
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At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed to
safety standards in effect for riding mowers. To ensure
optimum performance and continued safety certification
of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement parts
and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made
by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance
with the safety standards, and the warranty may be voided.
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