Using Attachments And Accessories; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro 74490 Operator's Manual

Using Attachments and
Accessories
Use only Toro approved attachments and accessories.
If you add more than 1 accessory mount kit (i.e.,
bucket kit or universal mount kit) to both of the
locations shown in Figure
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for the front
weight kit.
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1. Add a front weight kit when accessory mount kits are
installed at both of these positions.

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
The operator must use their full attention when
operating the machine. Do Not engage in any activity
that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
WARNING
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,
become extremely hot. Severe burns can
occur on contact and debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
• Allow engine parts, especially the muffler,
to cool before touching.
• Remove accumulated debris from muffler
and engine area.
17, add a front weight kit.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless deadly poison that can
kill you.
Do Not run engine indoors or in a small
confined area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or
herself, other people or property.
•
This mower was designed for one operator only.
Do not carry passengers and keep all others away
from machine during operation.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
•
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 extra care while operating with accessories or
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attachments, such as grass collection systems.
These can change the stability of the machine
and cause a loss of control. Follow directions for
counter weights if required.
•
Keep away from holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, and
other hidden hazards. Use care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, tall grass or other
objects that may hide obstacles or obscure vision.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine or
cause the operator to lose their balance or footing.
•
Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake
is engaged before starting engine. Use seat belts
with the roll bar in the raised and locked position.
•
Start the engine carefully according to instructions
with feet well away from the blades.
•
Never operate the mower with damaged guards,
shields, or covers. Always have safety shields,
guards, switches and other devices in place and in
proper working condition.
•
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Never mow with the discharge door raised,
removed or altered unless there is a grass
collection system or mulch kit in place and working
properly.
•
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, Do Not make adjustments with the
engine running.
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