Toro Groundsmaster 328-D, Service Manual

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Chapter 1
Safety
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
While Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions
The Groundsmaster 300 Series was tested and certified
by TORO for compliance with the B71.4 1984 specifica-
tions of the American National Standards Institute. Al-
though hazard control and accident prevention partially
are dependent upon the design and configuration of the
machine, these factors are also dependent upon the
awareness, concern, and proper training of the person-
nel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance,
and storage of the machine.
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before
starting and operating the machine. Become familiar
with all controls and know how to stop quickly. A replace-
ment manual is available by sending complete Model
and Serial Numbers to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420
2. Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate the machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators, skilled in slope op-
eration and who have read the Operator’s Manual
should operate this machine.
3. Never operate machine when under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
4. Remove all debris or other objects that might be
picked up and thrown by cutter blades or fast moving
components from other attached implements. Keep all
bystanders away from the operating area.
5. Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a
shield, safety device, or decal is defective or damaged,
repair or replace it before operating the machine. Also,
tighten any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to make sure
machine is in safe operating condition.
While Doing Maintenance, Troubleshooting,
Testing, Adjustments or Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Improper operation, maintenance, trou-
bleshooting, testing, adjustments or repairs
of the machine can result in in ury or death.
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
CAUTION
6. Do not wear loose fitting clothing because it could get
caught in moving parts. Always wear long pants and
substantial shoes. Wearing safety glasses, safety
shoes, and a helmet is advisable and required by some
local ordinances and insurance regulations.
7. Be sure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is re-
leased to neutral position and PTO lever is in OFF
position.
8. Grass deflectors must be installed in lowest position
on side discharge cutting units and properly attached to
Triflex
®
cutting unit wings.
9. Fill fuel tank with the proper fuel before starting the
engine. Avoid spilling any fuel. Since fuel is very flam-
mable, handle it carefully.
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not fill fuel tank when engine is hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and up to about one inch
(25 mm) from the top of the tank, not the filler neck.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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