Toro TimeCutter Z4220 Operator's Manual page 5

approved bit& The following guidelines apply when
towing with the approved hitch tdt installed
• Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed
for towing Do not attach towed equipment except
at the hit& point,
, Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on
slopes,
- Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment,.
, On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment ,nay
cause loss of traction and loss of control
° Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop..
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extra
care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
flammable and the vapors are explosive,.
• Extinguish all dgarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
° Use only an approved container.
° Never remove the gas cap or add furl when the
engine is running Allow the engine to cool before
refueling
Never refuel the machine indoors..
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Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as near a water
heater or furnace,
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer with a plastic finer.._dways place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before fillingo
Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground,. If this is not
possible, then refud such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle
" Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the furl
tankor container opening at alt times until the fueling
is complete Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
° if furl is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately
• Never overfill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and
tighten securdy
General Service:
Never operate a machine inside a dosed area Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an
odorless, deadly poison that can ldll you,.
Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade
attachment bolts, Keep equipment in good
condition
Never tamper with safet3r devices Check their
proper operation regularly
Keep the machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up Clean up oil or fuel spillage fuel
soaked debris Allow the machine to cool before
storing.
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an
object.. Repair, if necessary, before restarting,
Never make any adiustments or repairs with the
engine running
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
manufacturers' recommended parts, when necessary.
° Mower blades are sharp and can cut,. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them,
• Check for proper brake operation frequently, Adjust
and service as required.
° Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals as
necessary..
" Use only genuine Tort replacement parts to ensure
that original standards are maintained.,
Toro Riding Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Tort products or other safety information that you must
"know that is not included in the ANSI standards
Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire(s) and
remove key before performing any service, repairs,
maintenance or adjustments_
Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose dothing away from
attachment discharge area, tmderside of mower and
any moving parts while engine is running
Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which
may be hot from operation. Allow to coot before
attempting to maintain, adjust or serxfice
Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns, Avoid
contact with sldn, eyes, and dothing Protect your
face, eyes, and clothing when worldng with a battery
Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks
and flames away from battery_