Toro Groundsmaster 7200 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
Machines with model numbers 30360TC,
30360TE, 30361, 30362, 30363TC, 30363TE,
30364, or 30365 meet or exceed CEN standard
EN 836:1997 and ANSI B71.4-2004 specifications
in effect at the time of production. Machines with
model numbers 30360 or 30363 meet or exceed
ANSI B71.4-2004 specifications in effect at the
time of production.
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 and ANSI B71.4-2004.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Training
• Read the Operator’s Manual and other training
material carefully. Be familiar with the
controls, safety signs, and the proper use of the
equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawn mower.
Local regulations can restrict the age of the
operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
• Do not carry passengers.
• 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 control levers. The main reasons for
loss of control are:
◊ insufficient wheel grip, especially on
wet grass;
◊ being driven too fast;
◊ inadequate braking;
◊ the type of machine is unsuitable for its
task;
◊ lack of awareness of the effect of
ground conditions, especially slopes;
◊ incorrect load distribution.
Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate
the equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which may be thrown by the machine.
• Warning —fuel is highly flammable.
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refueling.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel
while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.
– Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
• Replace faulty silencers/mufflers.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly
are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
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