Toro 02000 GROUNDS PRO 2000, Operator'S Manual

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excessive speeds may increase the hazard of
personal injury.
12. Before leaving the operator’s position:
• disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
• change into neutral and set the parking brake;
• stop the engine and remove the key.
13. Disengage the drive to attachments when
transporting or not in use.
14. Stop the engine and disengage the drive to the
attachment
• before refueling;
• before removing the grass catcher;
• before making height adjustments unless the
adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position.
• before clearing blockages;
• before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawn mower;
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment.
15. Reduce the throttle setting during engine runout
and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and petrol storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
8. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
blades and fixed parts of the machine.
9. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
10. When the machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless a
positive mechanical lock is used.
Safety Instructions
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