Safety; Towing Safety - Toro 316000001 Operator's Manual

Inspecting the Mower Blades ............................ 19
Caring for the Grass Bags................................. 19
Cleaning the Bagger Attachment ...................... 19
Storage ................................................................... 19
Storing the Bagger Attachment ......................... 19

Safety

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Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, with the operator controls, and safety
signs.
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Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the operating
characteristics and the stability of the machine.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommendations
for adding or removing wheel weights or
counterweights to improve stability.
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Engines can become hot when they are operating.
Severe burns can occur from contacting hot
surfaces.
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Allow engines, especially the muffler, to cool
before touching.
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Debris, such as leaves, grass, or brush can catch
fire. A fire in the engine area can cause personal
injury and property damage.
– Keep the engine and muffler area free of debris
accumulation.
– Take care when opening the bagger cover to
keep debris from falling onto the engine and
muffler area.
– Allow the machine to cool before storing it.
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Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. A
heavy grass catcher could cause loss of control
or overturn the machine.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be
sure to travel in the recommended direction on
hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the stability of
the machine. Use extreme caution while operating
near drop-offs.
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Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed, direction,
or turning.
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The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the
rear. Use extra care when operating in reverse.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do
not make adjustments with the engine running.
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Stop on level ground, disengage drives, chock or
block wheels, shut off the engine and remove the
key before leaving the operator's position for any
reason including emptying the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.
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If you remove the grass catcher, be sure to install
any discharge deflector or guard that might have
been removed to install the grass catcher. Do not
operate the mower without either the entire grass
catcher or the grass deflector in place.
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Shut off the engine and remove the key before
removing the grass catcher or unclogging the
chute.
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Do not leave grass in grass catcher for extended
periods of time.
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Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts, when
necessary.

Towing Safety

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Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
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Follow the attachment manufacturer's
recommendation for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes.
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Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
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On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control. Reduce
towed weight and slow down.
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Stopping distance increases with the weight of the
towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra distance
to stop.
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Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.
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Do not tow a load that weighs more than the
towing machine.
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