Toro 74732 Operator's Manual page 17

vibration in the machine. Make all necessary
repairs before resuming operation.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut
off the engine before adjusting the height of
cut (unless you can adjust it from the operating
position).
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
gases are enclosed.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position (including
to empty the catchers or to unclog the chute), do
the following:
– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by
Toro only.
Slope Safety
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Establish your own procedures and rules for
operating on slopes. These procedures must
include surveying the site to determine which
slopes are safe for machine operation. Always
use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operating the machine on any
slope requires extra caution.
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Operate the machine at a lower speed when you
are on a slope.
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If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a
slope, do not do it.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Choose a low ground speed so you will not have
to stop or shift while on a slope.
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A rollover can occur before the tires lose traction.
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Avoid operating the machine on wet grass. Tires
may lose traction; regardless if the brakes are
available and functioning.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on a slope.
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Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not suddenly change the speed or direction of
the machine.
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Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, or bodies of water. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge caves in. Establish a
safety area between the machine and any hazard
(2 machine widths).
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A 2-post ROPS (Rollover Protection System) is
available for the machine as an accessory. A
ROPS is recommended if you will be mowing next
to drop-offs, near water, or on steep banks which
could result in a rollover. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer for more details. The California
Code of Regulations requires ROPS (if available)
on all mowers used commercially effective March
1, 2011.
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