Toro Groundsmaster 1000L, Service Manual

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Chapter 1
Safety
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
While Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions
The Groundsmaster
®
220-D has been tested and veri­
fied for compliance with the B71.4-1984 specifications
of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
However, improper use or maintenance by the owner or
operator of the machine can result in personal injury.
While Performing Maintenance or Service . . . . . 3
Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
®
CAUTION
Obey the following safety instructions. Read
and understand these instructions before op­
erating the Groundsmaster 220-D or doing
maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, ad­
justments or repairs. Failure to comply with
the safety instructions may result in personal
injury.
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before
starting, operating, or repairing the machine. Become
familiar with all controls and know how to stop the
machine quickly. A replacement Operator’s Manuals is
available by sending complete Model and Serial Num­
ber to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
Use the model number and serial number when refer­
ring to your machine. If you have questions about this
Service and Repair Manual please contact:
The Toro Company
Commercial Service Department
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
2. Never allow children or adults unfamiliar with opera­
tion of this machine operate it. Keep everyone, espe­
cially children and pets, away from the area of operation.
3. Remove sticks, stones, wire and any other debris or
other objects that might be picked up and thrown by the
cutting unit blades or other attached implements. Keep
all bystanders away from the area of operation.
4. Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a
shield, safety device or decal is missing, defective or
damaged, repair or replace it before operating. Make
sure the machine is in safe operating condition. Tighten
any loose nuts, bolts, and screws.
5. Always wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Do not
operate the machine while wearing sandals, tennis
shoes, sneakers, or short pants. Do not wear loose
clothing. Loose clothing can get caught in moving parts.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is
recommended and also required by some local ordi­
nances and insurance regulations.
6. Make sure that all the interlock switches operate
correctly so the engine cannot be started unless the
traction pedal is released (NEUTRAL position) and the
P.T.O switch is OFF. Replace any failed switch before
operating the machine.
Groundsmaster
®
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