Toro 30447 Operator's Manual page 5

• Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all
blade attachment clutches, shift into neutral, and
engage the parking brake. Only start the engine from
the operator's position. Use seat belts.
• Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 15°.
• Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To
guard against overturning:
– Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill.
– Engage the clutch slowly, always keep the
machine in gear, especially when travelling
downhill.
– The machine speed should be kept low on slopes
and during tight turns.
– Stay alert for humps and hollows and other
hidden hazards.
– Never mow across the face of the slope, unless
the machine is designed for that purpose.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
• Stop the blades from rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
• When using any attachments, never direct discharge
of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near
the machine while in operation.
• Never operate the machine with damaged guards,
shields, or without safety protective devices in place.
Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly,
and functioning properly.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over
speed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive
speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
• Before leaving the operators position:
– Stop on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Change into neutral and set the parking brake.
– Stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the
ignition key:
– before clearing blockages;
– before checking, cleaning, or working on the
machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment. Torque
all the spindle pulley nuts to 130 to 150 ft-lb (176
to 203 N⋅m);
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting
or not in use.
• Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment:
– before refuelling;
– before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
• Reduce the throttle setting before stopping engine
and close the fuel shut-off valve at the conclusion
of mowing.
• Never raise deck with the blades running.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure
of a clear path.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks.
• Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do
not operate the machine; seek shelter.
• Use 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.
• The operator shall turn on flashing warning lights,
if provided, whenever traveling on a public road,
except where such use is prohibited by law.
Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure and do not store near flame.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment, cutting units,
drives, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
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