During Operation Safety - Toro Greensmaster 04358 Operator's Manual

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Check the hydraulic-fluid level—refer to
the Hydraulic-Fluid Level (page
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Check the reel-to-bedknife contact—refer to
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife Contact (page
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Check the tire pressure—refer to
Tire Pressure (page

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; slip-resistant, substantial
foot protection; and hearing protection. Tie back
long hair and do not wear jewelry.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
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Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The machine could suddenly roll
over if a wheel goes over the edge or if the edge
gives way.
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Stop the cutting units whenever you are not
mowing.
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Stop the machine and inspect the cutting units
after striking an object or if there is an abnormal
vibration in the machine. Make all necessary
repairs before resuming operation.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut
off the engine before adjusting the height of
Checking
38).
Checking the
34).
cut (unless you can adjust it from the operating
position).
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
42).
gasses are enclosed.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position (including
to empty the catchers or to unclog the chute), do
the following:
– Park the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Use accessories, attachments, and replacement
parts approved by The Toro® Company only.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
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Do not remove the ROPS from the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
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Always wear your seat belt if your machine has a
fixed roll bar.
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Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or alter
it.
Slope Safety
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Establish your own procedures and rules for
operating on slopes. These procedures must
include surveying the site to determine which
slopes are safe for machine operation. Always
use common sense and good judgement when
performing this survey.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operating the machine on any
slope requires extra caution.
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Operate the machine at a lower speed when you
are on a slope.
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If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a
slope, do not do it.
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