Toro Greenmaster Flex 04044, Operator'S Manual

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Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe
while the engine is running or soon after it has
shut off because these areas could be hot enough
to cause burns.
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Shut off the engine and disengage the drive to the
cutting unit in the following situations:
– Before fueling
– Before clearing blockages
– Before removing the grass basket
– Before checking, cleaning, or maintaining the
cutting unit
– After striking a foreign object or if an abnormal
vibration occurs. Inspect the cutting unit for
damage and make repairs before starting and
operating the machine
– Before leaving the operating position
•
Disengage the drive to the cutting unit when
transporting or not using the machine.
•
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
•
Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing.
•
Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speed may increase the hazard of
personal injury.
•
Use accessories and attachments approved by
The Toro® Company only.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution.
•
Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
•
Review the slope instructions, listed below, for
operating the machine on slopes and review
the conditions in which the machine is being
operated to determine whether the machine can
be operated in the conditions on that day and at
that site. Changes in the terrain can result in a
change in slope operation for the machine.
– Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in
speed or direction. Make turns slowly and
gradually.
– Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in
question.
– Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstructions.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
– Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause
the machine to lose traction. Loss of traction
may result in sliding and a loss of braking and
steering.
– Use extreme caution when operating the
machine near dropoffs, ditches, embankments,
water hazards, or other hazards. The machine
could suddenly roll over if part of the traction
goes over the edge or the edge caves in.
Establish a safety area between the machine
and any hazard.
– Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
Starting the Engine
Note:
For illustrations and descriptions of the controls
referenced in this section, refer to Controls (page 12) .
Note:
Ensure that the spark-plug wire is installed on
the spark plug.
1. Ensure that the traction and reel drive levers are
in the D
ISENGAGED
position.
Note:
The engine will not start if the traction
lever is in the E
NGAGED
position.
2. Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open.
3. Move the On/Off switch to the O
N
position.
4. Move the throttle control to the F
AST
position.
5. Move the choke lever halfway between the
C
HOKE
and R
UN
positions when starting a cold
engine.
Note:
The choke may not be required when
starting a warm engine.
6. Pull the recoil-start handle out until positive
engagement results, then pull it vigorously to
start the engine.
Important:
Do not pull the recoil rope to its
limit or let go of the starter handle when the
rope is pulled out; the rope may break or the
recoil assembly may be damaged.
7. Move the choke lever to the R
UN
position as the
engine warms up.
Shutting Off the Engine
1. Move the traction and reel drive controls to the
D
ISENGAGED
position.
2. Move the throttle control to the S
LOW
position.
3. Move the On/Off switch to the O
FF
position.
4. Close the fuel-shutoff valve before you store or
transport the machine
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