Toro Mower Safety - Toro Reelmaster 3555 Operator's Manual

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Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting the
machine. Do not store fuel near flames.
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Park the machine on level ground. 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 before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive
last. Connect the positive terminal first and the negative
terminal last.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
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Charge batteries in an open, well-ventilated area, away
from spark and flames. Unplug the charger before
connecting or disconnecting it from the battery. Wear
protective clothing and use insulated tools.
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 or other safety information that you must know that
is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI standards.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended use
could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
Preparation
Be sure to establish your own special procedures and work
rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g., slopes too steep
for operation). Survey the complete mowing site to
determine which hills can be safely operated on. When
performing this site survey, always use common sense and
take into consideration the turf condition and the rollover risk.
Training
You must be skilled and trained in how to drive on hillsides.
Failure to use caution on slopes or hills may cause the vehicle
to tip or roll, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Operation
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Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
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Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis shoes
or sneakers.
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Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and
required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts
and the mower discharge area.
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Fill the fuel tank until the level is 12 mm (1/2 inch) below
the bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill.
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Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine.
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When starting the engine, engage the parking brake,
put the traction pedal in neutral, and disengage the
blade drive. After the engine starts, release the parking
brake and keep your foot off of the traction pedal. The
machine must not move. If movement is evident, refer
to Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral (page 41)
adjust the traction drive.
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Use extreme caution when operating close to sand traps,
ditches, creeks, steep hillsides, or other hazards.
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Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
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Do not turn on hills.
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Do not operate on a side hill that is too steep. A rollover
may occur before losing traction.
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The slope angle at which the machines will tip is
dependent on many factors. Among these are mowing
conditions such as wet or undulating terrain, speed
(especially in turns), position of the cutting units (up or
down), tire pressure, and operator experience. At side hill
angles of 20 degrees or less, the risk of a rollover is low.
As the slope angle increases to a recommended maximum
limit of 25 degrees, the risk of a rollover increases to a
moderate level. Do not exceed a 25-degree side hill
slope angle because the risk of a rollover and serious
injury or death is very high.
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For steering control, lower the cutting units when going
down slopes.
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Avoid sudden stops and starts.
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Use the reverse pedal for braking.
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Watch for traffic when near or crossing roads. Always
yield the right-of-way.
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Raise the cutting units when driving from 1 work area
to another.
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