Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro Z Master Professional 6000 Series Operator's Manual

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Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
– Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
– Limit loads to those you can safely control.
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing
the machine.
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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
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Stop the blades 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
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 can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
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Before leaving the operator's position:
– disengage the power takeoff 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 disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove
the ignition key
– before clearing blockages or unclogging the
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
starting and operating the equipment; if the
machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
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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 fuelling;
– before removing the grass catcher;
– before adjusting the height unless you can
adjust it from the operator's position.
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Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out
and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance and Storage
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
that 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 can reach an open
flame or spark.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer, battery compartment, and fuel storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
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Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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If you must drain the fuel tank, do it outdoors.
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When machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless you
are using a positive mechanical lock.

Toro Riding Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific
to Toro products or other safety information that you
must know that is not included in the CEN standard.
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Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. Do
not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
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Keep your hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from attachment discharge area, the
underside of the mower, and any moving parts
while engine is running.
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Do not touch the equipment or attachment parts
which may be hot from operation. Allow them
to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or
service them.
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Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect
your face, eyes, and clothing when working with a
battery.
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Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes,
sparks, and flames away from battery.
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Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to
maintain the original standards.
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Use only Toro-approved attachments. You
may void the warranty if you use unapproved
attachments.
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