Toro 30839 Operator's Manual page 5

• Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all
blade attachment clutches, shift into neutral, and
engage the parking brake. Only start the engine from
the operator's position. Never remove the ROPS
and always wear the seat belts during operation.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. Do
the following to guard against overturning:
– Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill.
– Keep machine speeds 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 mower is designed for this purpose.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
• Stop the blades from rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
• When using any attachments, never direct discharge
of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near
the machine while in operation.
• Never operate the machine with damaged guards,
shields, or without safety protective devices in place.
Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly,
and functioning properly.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
• Do the following before leaving the operator's
position:
– Stop on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Change into neutral and set the parking brake.
– Stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disengage the drive to attachments, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key in the following
conditions:
– Before making height adjustments, unless the
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
– Before clearing blockages
– Before checking, cleaning, or working on the
mower
– After striking a foreign object or if an abnormal
vibration occurs (check immediately). Inspect
the mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment. Torque
all the spindle pulley nuts to 130 to 150 ft-lb (176
to 203 N-m).
• Disengage the drive to attachments when
transporting or when not machine is not in use.
• Stop the engine and disengage the drive to
attachments before the following:
– Refueling
– Making height adjustment, unless the adjustment
can be made from the operator's position
• Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the
engine and, if the engine is provided with a fuel
shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
mowing.
• Never raise the cutting unit with the blades running.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure
of a clear path.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks.
• Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• 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 care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
• The operator shall turn on flashing warning lights,
if provided, whenever traveling on a public road,
except where such use is prohibited by law.
Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment fuel storage
area, cutting units and drives free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
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