Toro Mower Safety - Toro 30672 Operator's Manual

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Keep pets and bystanders away.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop the
blades if you are not mowing.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone.
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Do not operate the mower while ill, tired, or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into or from a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Safe handling of fuels
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running.
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Allow the engine to cool before fueling.
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Do not fuel the machine indoors.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
on a water heater or on other appliances.
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Do not fill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck,
or on a trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
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Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and
fuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then add fuel with such equipment as a portable
container rather than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change your clothing
immediately.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Replace the fuel cap
and tighten it securely.
Maintenance and Storage
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Disengage drives, engage the parking brake, shut
off the engine and remove the key or disconnect
the spark-plug wire. Wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the
machine.
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit, the
drives, the mufflers, and the engine to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Let the engine cool before storing, and do not
store it near a flame.
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Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting the
machine. Do not store fuel near flames or drain it
indoors.
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Park the machine on level ground. Engage the
parking brake. Never allow untrained personnel
to service the machine.
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Use jack stands to support components when
required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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Disconnect the battery or the spark-plug wire
before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive last.
Connect the positive first and negative last.
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Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing them. Only replace blades. Never
straighten or weld them.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with
the engine running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
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To best protect your investment and maintain
optimal performance of your Toro equipment, count
on Toro genuine parts. When it comes to reliability,
Toro delivers replacement parts designed to the
exact engineering specifications of our equipment.
For peace of mind, insist on Toro genuine parts.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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Use full-width ramps for loading machine into
trailer or truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine.

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products and other safety information you
must know.
This product is designed for cutting and recycling
grass or, when equipped with a grass bagger, for
catching cut grass. Any use for purposes other than
these could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
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