Toro 72211 417XT Wheel Horse, Operator'S Manual

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1. Model and serial number plate
For your convenience, write the product model and serial
numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will
help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to
the product. Although we design, produce and market
safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for
using the product properly and safely. You are also
responsible for training persons, who you allow to use the
product, about safe operation.
The warning system in this manual identifies potential
hazards and has special safety messages that help you and
others avoid personal injury, even death. Danger,
Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify
the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be
extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information, and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Determine the left and right side of the machine from the
normal operating position.
Safety
Safe Operation Practices for
Ride-on (riding) Rotary
Lawnmower Machines
This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in
effect at the time of production. However, improper use
or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in
injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions and always pay attention to
the safety alert
symbol, which means CAUTION,
WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety
instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction
may result in personal injury or death.
Safe Operating Practices
The following instructions are from the CEN standard EN
836:1997.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
Training
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Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator.
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Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
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Do not carry passengers.
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All drivers should seek and obtain professional and
practical instruction. Such instruction should
emphasize:
– the need for care and concentration when working
with ride-on machines;
– control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the application of the brake.
The main reasons for loss of control are:
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insufficient wheel grip;
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being driven too fast;
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inadequate braking;
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the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;