Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 30487N Operator's Manual

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Table of Contents

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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 on a slope;

– use slow speeds on slopes and during tight turns;

– stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden

hazards;

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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

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Stop the blades from 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, shields,

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 may

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

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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Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol

or drugs.

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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.

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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.

Rollover Protection System (ROPS) -

Use and Maintenance

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The ROPS is an integral and effective safety device. Keep

a folding ROPS in the raised and locked position and use

the seat belt when operating the machine.

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Lower a folding ROPS temporarily only when absolutely

necessary. Do not wear the seat belt when folded down.

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Be aware there is no rollover protection when a folded

ROPS is in the down position.

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Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly in

the event of an emergency.

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Check the area to be mowed and never fold down a

folding ROPS in areas where there are slopes, drop offs

or water.

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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,

doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any

objects and do not contact them.

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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by

periodically thoroughly inspecting for damage and

keeping all mounting fasteners tight.

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Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or revise.

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Do not remove the ROPS.

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Any alterations to a ROPS must be approved by the

manufacturer.

Maintenance and Storage

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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

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Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a

building where fumes may 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/muffler, battery compartment and fuel storage

area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

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On multi-bladed mowers, take care as manually rotating

one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

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When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended,

lower the mower deck.

Hauling

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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a

trailer or truck.

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Use full width ramps for loading machine into trailer or

truck.

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Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,

or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed

down and outward from the machine