Toro DH 220 Operator's Manual page 5

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Before attempting to start the engine, disengage
all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.
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Do not operate without either the entire grass
catcher or the deflector or a self-closing
discharge-opening guard in place.
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Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To
guard against overturning:
– do not stop or start suddenly when going up
or downhill;
– machine speeds should be kept low on slopes
and during tight turns;
– stay alert for humps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
– never mow across the face of the slope, unless
the lawn mower is designed for this purpose.
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Do not operate the mower on the edges of cliffs,
steep slopes, ditches, or embankments.
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Use care when mowing on wet grass.
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Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
– Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
– Limit loads to those you can safely control.
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
– Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the instruction handbook.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If you
see lightning or hear thunder in the area, do not
operate the machine; seek shelter.
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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
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Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
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When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near the machine while in operation.
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Never operate the machine with damaged guards
or without safety protective devices in place.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
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Before leaving the operator's position:
– disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
– change into neutral and set the parking brake;
– stop the engine and remove the key.
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Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove
the ignition key
– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawn mower;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
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Disengage drive to attachments when transporting
or not in use.
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Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
– before refuelling;
– before removing the grass catcher;
– before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
Maintenance and Storage
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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
that the equipment is in safe working condition.
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Do not use pressure-cleaning equipment on the
machine.
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Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
and inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
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Check grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts, when
necessary.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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Replace faulty silencers.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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Be careful while adjusting the machine to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades
and fixed parts of the machine.
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To ensure the best performance and safety,
purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts
and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and
accessories; they may cause a safety hazard.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or a truck.
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Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into
a trailer or a truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both the front and the rear
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