Preparation
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot
or wearing open sandals.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and
other foreign objects.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that guards,
and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass
catchers, are in place and working correctly.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts, and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
Starting
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Disengage all blade and drive clutches, and shift into
neutral before starting the engine.
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Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine unless the
mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not
tilt it more than absolutely necessary, and lift only the part
which is away from the operator.
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Start the engine carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade(s) and not in front of
the discharge chute.
Operation
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Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is
running.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a
pedestrian-controlled lawn mower toward you.
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Walk, never run.
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Slopes:
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Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
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Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down,
and exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
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Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent
overturning or loss of control.
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Stop the blade if the machine has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass
and when transporting the machine to and from the area
to be mowed.
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Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
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Stop the engine
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whenever you leave the machine.
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before refueling.
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before removing the grass catcher.
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before making height adjustment unless adjustment
can be made from the operator's position.
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Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug wire
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before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
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before checking, cleaning or working on the machine.
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after striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mower
for damage and make repairs before starting and
operating the lawn mower.
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if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If you see
lightning or hear thunder in the area, do not operate the
machine; seek shelter.
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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
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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Do not use pressure-cleaning equipment on machine.
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Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank and
inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame
or spark.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and gasoline storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
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Check the grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently, and replace them with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessary.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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Replace faulty silencers.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed can
increase the hazard of personal injury.
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Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and
fixed parts of the machine.
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To best protect your investment and maintain
optimal performance of your Toro equipment, count
on Toro genuine parts. When it comes to reliability,
Toro delivers replacement parts designed to the
exact engineering specifications of our equipment.
For peace of mind, insist on Toro genuine parts.
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