Toro Z149 Z Master 74411 Operator's Manual page 5

• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
• Never carry passengers and keep pets and
bystanders away.
• Be alert, slow down and use caution when
making turns. Look behind and to the side
before changing directions.
• Slow down and use caution when crossing
roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not
mowing.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone.
• Do not operate the mower under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
• Use extreme care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck.
• Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
Slope Operation
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep
banks or water. Wheels dropping over edges
can cause rollovers, which may result in serious
injury, death or drowning.
• Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause
sliding and loss of control.
• Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed
changes.
• Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand
trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks
or water.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises
that change the operating angle, as rough
terrain could overturn the machine.
• Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill
because the mower may tip backwards.
• Be aware that loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels
may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss
of braking and steering.
• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on
a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations
for wheel weights or counterweights to
improve stability.
• Use extreme care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of
the machine and cause loss of control.
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS)
• Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked
position and use the seat belt when operating
the machine.
• Be certain that the seat belt can be released
quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Be aware there is no rollover protection when
the roll bar is down.
• Check the area to be mowed and never fold
the ROPS in areas where there are slopes, drop
offs or water.
• Lower the rollbar only when absolutely
necessary. Do not wear the seat belt with the
roll bar folded down.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact
them.
Maintenance and storage
• Disengage drives, lower implement, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key
or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning
or repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from cutting units,
drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Let engine cool before storing and do not store
near flame.
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do
not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
• Park machine on level ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
• Use jack stands to support components when
required.
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