During Operation; During Operation Safety; Starting The Engine - Toro HoverPro 400 Operator's Manual

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Contacting the disc or line can result in personal
injury. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
•
When you release the operator-presence control,
the engine should shut off and the cutting unit
should stop within 7 seconds. If not, stop
using your machine immediately and contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
•
Keep bystanders out of the operating area. Keep
small children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult who is
not operating the machine. Stop the machine if
anyone enters the area.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause you
to lose your balance or footing.
•
If the machine strikes an object or starts to
vibrate, immediately shut off the engine, wait for
all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the wire
from the spark plug before examining the machine
for damage. Make all necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
•
If the engine has been running, it will be hot and
can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot
engine.
•
Use accessories and attachments approved by
Toro only.

Starting the Engine

1. Open the fuel tank vent by turning the vent knob
at least 2 or 3 turns counterclockwise.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the O
1. Fuel valve
3. Hold the operator-presence control against the
handle (Figure
1. Handle
4. Place your foot on the deck and tilt the machine
toward you (Figure
10
position (Figure
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Figure 12
13).
Figure 13
2. Operator-presence control
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