During Operation; General Safety; Rollover Protection System (Rops) Safety - Toro LT2240 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
If safety interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged, the machine could operate
unexpectedly, causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
Engine Start Interlock
To start the engine, you must preform the following
actions:
•
Engage the parking brake.
•
Ensure that the traction pedals are in the N
position.
•
Ensure that the cutting unit drive switch is in the
O position.
FF
Engine Run Interlock
Note:
The engine shuts off if you leave the seat
without engaging the parking brake.
While the engine is running, you must stay seated
whenever the parking brake is disengaged, otherwise
the engine shuts off.
Cutting Unit Drive Interlock
You must remain seated to run the cutting units. If you
rise from the seat for 1 second or longer, the cutting
units disengage. To run the cutting units again, you
must sit in the seat, then cycle the cutting unit drive
switch to the O position and to the O
FF
Note:
If you momentarily rise off the seat during
normal work, the cutting units continue running.

During Operation

General Safety

•
The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long trousers; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
•
Do not carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and children out of the operating area.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
•
Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
EUTRAL
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
•
Stop the cutting units whenever you are not
mowing.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
•
Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
•
Do not leave a running machine unattended.
•
Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage and lower the cutting units.
position.
– Engage the parking brake.
N
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
– Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
•
Do not remove any of the ROPS components from
the machine.
•
Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
•
Always wear your seat belt.
•
Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
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servicing, cleaning, or storing it.