•
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in
wet conditions.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause the
machine to overturn or cause you to lose your
balance or footing.
•
If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, remove the key
(if equipped), wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect the wire from the spark plug before
examining the machine for damage. Make all
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
•
Before leaving the operating position, shut off
the engine, remove the ignition key (electric-start
model only), and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•
If the engine has been running the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from
the hot muffler.
•
Check the grass catcher components and
the discharge chute frequently for any wear
or deterioration and replace them with the
manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
•
Use accessories and attachments approved by
The Toro® Company only.
Slope Safety
•
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
•
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
•
Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.
Starting the Engine
1.
Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
2.
Open the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever to the
right
(
).
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Figure 14
1.
Fuel-valve lever
3.
Move the throttle-control lever to the C
HOKE
position (A of
Note:
Do not use the choke when the engine is warm.
4.
Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply (B of
Note:
Allow the rope to return slowly to the rope guide on the handle.
5.
When the engine starts, move the throttle-control lever to the F
AST
position (C of
).
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