Toro Mower Safety - Toro 30177 Operator's Manual

Operation
Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes
and hidden hazards.
Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from
the operator's position.
Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel side–to–side on hillsides. Turf conditions can
affect the machine's stability. Use caution while
operating near drop–offs.
Slow down and use caution when making turns and
when changing directions on slopes.
Never raise deck with the blades running.
Never operate with the PTO shield, or other guards not
securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached,
adjusted properly, and functioning properly.
Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage
parking brake (if provided), shut off engine before
leaving the operator's position for any reason
including emptying the catchers or unclogging the
chute.
Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking
objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make
necessary repairs before resuming operations.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit.
Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
Keep pets and bystanders away.
Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not
mowing.
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
Use care when loading or unloading the machine into
or from a trailer or truck
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Maintenance and storage
Disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing.
Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil
or fuel spillage.
Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel near flames or drain indoors.
Park machine on level ground. Set parking brake.
Never allow untrained personnel to service machine.
Use jack stands to support components when required.
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal
first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first and
negative last.
Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them.
Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away
from spark and flames. Unplug charger before
connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear
protective clothing and use insulated tools.
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information
specific to Toro products and other safety information
you must know.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
This product is designed for cutting and recycling grass or,
when equipped with a grass bagger, for catching cut grass.
Any use for purposes other than these could prove
dangerous to user and bystanders.
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