Safety; General Safety - Toro 72949 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Hydraulic Pump-Drive
Belt................................................................ 55
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 56
Adjusting the Control-Handle Position .............. 56
Adjusting the Motion-Control Linkage ............... 56
Adjusting the Motion-Control Damper ............... 57
Adjusting the Motion-Control Neutral-Lock
Pivot.............................................................. 58
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 58
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 58
Hydraulic-Fluid Specifications .......................... 58
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 58
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid and
Filters ............................................................ 59
Mower Deck Maintenance.................................... 60
Blade Safety ..................................................... 60
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 61
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 63
Removing the Mower Deck............................... 65
Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 67
Cleaning .............................................................. 67
Cleaning under the Mower Deck ....................... 67
Disposing of Waste........................................... 67
Storage ................................................................... 68
Storage Safety.................................................. 68
Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 68
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 69
Schematics ............................................................. 71

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with
ANSI standard B71.4-2017.

General Safety

This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death.
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Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before starting the engine.
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Keep bystanders and children away.
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Do not allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Allow only people
who are responsible, trained, familiar with the
instructions, and physically capable to operate or
service the machine.
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Always keep the roll bar in the fully raised and
locked position and use the seat belt.
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Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards, or
on slopes greater than 15°.
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Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
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Do not operate the machine without all guards,
safety switches, and other safety protective
devices in place and functioning properly.
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Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or
storing it.
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