Safety Instructions; Before Operating The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Series Service Manual

Safety Instructions

Before Operating the Machine

Safety: Safety Instructions
The Groundsmaster 5900 and 5910 are tested and certified by Toro for
compliance with existing safety standards and specifications. 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 of injury or death, comply with the following
safety instructions as well as information found in the Operator's
Manuals and the Operator and Safety Training Videos found on
www.toro.com.
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Review and understand the contents of the Operator's Manuals before
starting and operating the machine. Become familiar with the controls and
know how to stop the machine and engine quickly. Additional copies of the
Operator's Manuals are available at www.toro.com.
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Never allow children to operate the machine. Never allow adults to operate
the machine without proper instructions.
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Become familiar with the controls and know how to stop the machine and
tractor engine quickly.
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Keep all the shields, safety devices, and decals in place. If a shield, safety
device, or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or replace it before operating
the machine.
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Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate machine while wearing
sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing which
could get caught in moving parts and cause personal injury.
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Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a helmet is advisable
and required by some local safety and insurance regulations.
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Make sure work area is clear of objects which might be picked up and thrown
by the attachments.
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Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from the areas of
operation.
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Ensure that the interlock switches are adjusted correctly so the engine
cannot be started unless traction pedal is in NEUTRAL and cutting decks are
DISENGAGED.
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Since the fuel is highly flammable; handle it carefully.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is hot or running.
– Do not smoke while handling fuel.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors and no higher than to the bottom of filter screen. Do
not overfill fuel tank.
– Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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