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Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill.
Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive
wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering.
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Use extra care while operating machine with grass
catchers or other attachments; they can affect the stability
of the machine. Do not use on steep slopes.
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Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, or
water. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel
goes over the edge or if the edge caves in.
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Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near
drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS)
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Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and
use the seat belt when operating the machine.
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Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly in
the event of an emergency.
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Be aware there is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is down.
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Check the area to be mowed and never fold the ROPS in
areas where there are slopes, drop offs or water.
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Lower the rollbar only when absolutely necessary. Do not
wear the seat belt with the roll bar folded down.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,
doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any
objects and do not contact them.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful
care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
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Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the
area.
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Before and while backing or changing direction, look
behind, down, and side-to-side for small children.
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Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may
fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation.
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Children who have been given rides in the past may
suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and
be run over or backed over by the machine.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, end
of a fence, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block
your view of a child.
Towing
A hitch kit is available for this machine and can be obtained
by contacting an Authorized Toro Dealer. Do not tow
without first installing this manufacturer approved hitch. The
following guidelines apply when towing with the approved
hitch kit installed.
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Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
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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 and loss of control.
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Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Service
Safe Handling of Fuel:
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel when the engine is
running.
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Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until the fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
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Never overfill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
General Service:
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Never operate a machine inside a closed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless,
deadly poison that can kill you.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade
attachment bolts, and to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
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