Toro Wheel Horse XT Series Operator's Manual page 3

Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products and other safety information you must
know.
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, with the operator controls, and safety
signs.
Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the operating
characteristics and the stability of the machine.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for
adding or removing wheel weights or counterweights
to improve stability.
Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. A heavy
grass catcher could cause loss of control or overturn
the machine.
Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine's stability. Use
extreme caution while operating near drop–offs.
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed, directions or
turning.
The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the rear.
Use extra care when operating in reverse.
Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck
Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher or
mulching baffles.
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not
make adjustments with the engine running.
Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, chock or block wheels, shut off engine before
leaving the operator's position for any reason
including emptying the grass catcher or unclogging the
chute.
If you remove the grass catcher, be sure to install any
discharge deflector or guard that might have been
removed to install the grass catcher. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass catcher or the
grass deflector in place.
Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.
Do not leave grass in grass catcher for extended
periods of time.
Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessary.
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