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Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses, and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or
jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can
be thrown by the machine.
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Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate unless they are functioning properly.
Safe Handling of Fuels
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather than from a
fuel dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
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Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten
securely.
Operation
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and
hidden hazards.
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Only start engine from the operator's position.
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Be sure of your footing, especially when backing up.
Walk, don't run. Never operate on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
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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.
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Do not operate the lawn mower without either the grass
catcher or the guard in place.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Stop on level ground and shut off engine before leaving
the operator's position for any reason including emptying
the catcher or unclogging the chute.
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Stop equipment and inspect blade after striking objects or
if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs
before resuming operations.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
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Keep pets and bystanders away.
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Slow down and use caution when crossing roads and
sidewalks. Stop blade if you are not mowing.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
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Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
Maintenance and Storage
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Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, drive, muffler,
and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage.
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Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
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Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Never allow untrained personnel to service machine.
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Remove spark plug wire before making any repairs.
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Use care when checking blade. Wrap the blade or wear
gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only
replace blade. Never straighten or weld it.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
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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.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
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