Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro TITAN ZX4800 Operator's Manual

Maintenance and Storage
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Disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key or disconnect spark-plug wire.
Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting,
cleaning or repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean
up oil or fuel spillage.
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Let the engine cool before storing and do not store
near flame.
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Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting. Do
not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Park the machine on level ground. Set the parking
brake. 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 or remove spark-plug
wire before making any repairs. Disconnect
the negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect the positive first and negative last.
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Use care when checking blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear thickly-padded gloves, and use
caution when servicing them. Only replace blades.
Never straighten or weld them.
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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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Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
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 Riding Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know that may not be included in the ANSI
standards.
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Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty
may be voided if used with unapproved
attachments.
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If loading the machine onto a trailer or truck, use
a single, full-width ramp only. The ramp angle
should not exceed 15 degrees.
Towing Safety
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Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
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Follow the attachment manufacturer's
recommendation for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. Towed weight
must not exceed the weight of the machine,
operator, and ballast. Use counterweights or
wheel weights as described in the attachment, or
in the pulling machine Operator's Manual.
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Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
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On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction, increased risk of rollover,
and loss of control. Reduce the towed weight and
slow down.
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Stopping distance increases with the weight of the
towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra distance
to stop.
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Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.
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