Starting The Machine; Using The Infocenter Lcd Display - Toro Greensmaster e1021 Operator's Manual

and ensure that the grass basket is installed on
the machine.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
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Use care when mowing on wet grass. Poor footing
could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
unit.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
machine toward you.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Stop the cutting unit whenever you are not mowing.
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Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut off
the machine before adjusting the height of cut.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the cutting unit(s).
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the machine and remove the key (if
equipped).
– Wait for all movement to stop.
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Shut off the machine before emptying the basket.
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Shut off the machine and disengage the drive to
the cutting unit in the following situations:
– Before charging
– Before clearing blockages
– Before removing the grass basket
– Before checking, cleaning, or maintaining the
cutting unit
– After striking a foreign object or if an abnormal
vibration occurs. Inspect the cutting unit for
damage and make repairs before starting and
operating the machine
– Before leaving the operating position
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Use only accessories and attachments approved
by The Toro® Company.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution. Before using the machine
on a slope, do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to
determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Use common sense and good
judgment when performing this evaluation.
Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can
quickly affect the operation of the machine on
a slope.
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Operate across slopes, never up and down. Avoid
operation on excessively steep or wet slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do
not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water, or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe
distance between the machine and any hazard.
Use a handheld tool to operate in these areas.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction; turn slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass,
across slopes, or downhill may cause the machine
to lose traction. Loss of traction to the drive may
result in sliding and a loss of braking and steering.
The machine can slide even if you stop the drive.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
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If you lose control of the machine, step away from
the direction of travel of the machine.
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Always keep the machine in gear when going
down slopes. Do not coast downhill (applicable
only to gear-drive units).

Starting the Machine

Note:
For illustrations and descriptions of the controls
referenced in this section, refer to
1. Ensure that the T-handle connector on the main
wire harness is connected to the main power
supply connector
2. Ensure that the clutch bail is disengaged.
3. Move the key switch to the O
Using the InfoCenter LCD
Display
The InfoCenter LCD display shows information about
your machine such as the current battery charge, the
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Controls (page 15).
position.
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