Make sure machine is in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check all cutting
unit blade mounting bolts frequently to assure they are
torqued to proper specifications (See Cutting Deck
Operator's Manual).
Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight, and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before
applying pressure to the system.
Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have
sufficient force to penetrate skin and do serious damage.
If fluid is ejected into the skin, it must be surgically
removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with
this form of injury or gangrene may result.
Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be
relieved by stopping engine and lowering implement to
the ground.
If the engine must be running to perform maintenance
or an adjustment, keep clear of PTO shaft, cutting unit
blades, and other moving parts.
At the time of manufacture, the machine conformed to
safety standards in effect for riding mowers. To ensure
optimum performance and continued safety certification
of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement parts
and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories
made by other manufacturers may result in
non–conformance with the safety standards, and the
warranty may be voided.
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