Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro TITAN ZX4800 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 44
Mower Deck Leveling ....................................... 46
Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 48
Replacing the Mower Belt ................................. 48
Removing the Mower........................................ 49
Installing the Mower Deck................................. 50
Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 51
Cleaning .............................................................. 52
Washing the Underside of the Mower................ 52
Waste Disposal................................................. 53
Storage ................................................................... 53
Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 53
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 55
Schematics ............................................................. 57

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert symbol, which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger-"personal safety
instruction." Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personal injury or death.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
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 user and bystanders.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are adapted from ANSI
standard B71.4-2012.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training
material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can
not read English it is the owner's responsibility to
explain this material to them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to people or
damage to property.
Preparation
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments are needed to properly and
safely perform the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by the manufacturer.
•
Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat,
safety glasses and hearing protection. Long
hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in
moving parts.
•
Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys
and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
•
Check that operator's presence controls, safety
switches and shields are attached and functioning
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