Toro 30230 Groundsmaster 225, Operator'S Manual

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This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A)
at the operator position. Ear protectors are
recommended for prolonged exposure to reduce the
potential of permanent hearing damage.
Using the machine demands attention and to
prevent loss of control:
A. Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
B. Drive slowly. Avoid sudden stops and starts.
C. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
D. Look behind machine before backing up.
E. Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek
or other hazard.
F. Reduce speed when making sharp turns and
turning on a hillside.
G. The cutting deck must be lowered when going
down slopes for steering control.
If engine stalls or loses headway and cannot make
it to the top of a slope, do not turn machine around.
Always back slowly straight down the slope.
Never raise the cutting unit or other attached
implement while the blades or other parts are rotating.
The grass deflector must always be installed and in
the lowest position on the cutting unit. This product is
designed to drive objects into the ground where they
lose energy quickly in grassy areas.
! When a person or pet appears
unexpectedly in or near the mowing area,
. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume mowing
until area is cleared.
Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These
areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
If cutting deck strikes a solid object or vibrates
abnormally, stop immediately, turn engine off, set
parking brake and wait for all motion to stop. Inspect
for damage. If damaged, repair or replace any
components before operating.
Before getting off the seat:
A. Move traction pedal to neutral position and
remove foot from pedal.
B. Set the parking brake and turn the PTO switch
OFF.
C. Shut the engine OFF and remove key from
ignition switch. Wait for all machine movement to
stop before getting off the seat.
Before servicing or making adjustments, stop
engine and remove key from the switch.
Make sure machine is in safe operating condition
by keeping all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight,
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid. Use
cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. Hydraulic
fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and
cause injury. Fluid accidentally injected into the skin
must be surgically removed within a few hours by a
doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may
result.
Before disconnecting or performing any work on
the hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be
relieved by stopping engine and lowering implement
to the ground.
If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is
desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
To reduce potential fire hazard, keep engine area
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and dirt.
If engine must be running to perform maintenance
or an adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing and other
parts of the body away from cutting deck and other
moving parts. Keep all bystanders away.
Do not overspeed the engine by changing
governor setting. To assure safety and accuracy, have
an Authorized Toro Distributor check maximum engine
speed.
Shut engine off before checking or adding oil to the
crankcase.
At the time of manufacture, the machine
conformed to the safety standards for riding mowers
when weights are installed according to chart on page
11. To assure optimum performance and continued
safety certification of the machine, use genuine Toro
replacement parts and accessories. Replacement
parts and accessories made by other manufacturers
may result in nonĆconformance with the safety
standards, and the warranty may be voided.