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Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place. If a
shield, safety device or decal is malfunctioning,
illegible, or damaged, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
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Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate machine
while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing which could get caught in
moving parts and cause personal injury.
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Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a
helmet is advisable and required by some local safety
and insurance regulations.
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Keep everyone, especially children and pets away from
the areas of operation.
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Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it carefully.
– Use an approved gasoline container.
– Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is
hot or running.
– Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors and to about one inch below
top of tank, (bottom of filler neck). Do not overfill.
– Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
While Operating
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Exhaust fumes are hazardous and could be deadly, so do
not run the engine in a confined area without adequate
ventilation.
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This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A) at
the operator position. Ear protectors are recommended,
for prolonged exposure, to reduce the potential of
permanent hearing damage.
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Never carry passengers on prime mover or allow
anyone to ride on sweeper.
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Using the machine demands attention. To prevent
tipping or loss of control:
– Use extreme caution around ditches, creeks or other
hazards.
– Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
– Use caution when operating machine on a steep
slope. Reduce speed when making sharp turns or
when turning on hillsides.
– Avoid sudden stops and starts.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and assure no
one is behind the machine.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right of way.
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Before leaving operator position:
– Shift into neutral, stop prime mover and engage
parking brake.
– Shut engine off and wait for all movement to stop.
The impeller may momentarily turn after other
components have stopped. Use extreme caution
when removing cover from blower housing.
– Disengage and lower sweeper implement.
– Shut sweeper engine off.
– Take precautions to prevent accidental starts, rolling
away, etc.
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If prime mover or sweeper ever vibrate abnormally,
stop immediately, turn engine off, wait for all motion to
stop and inspect for damage. Repair all damage before
commencing operation.
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Whenever machine is left unattended, be sure engine is
stopped, implement is lowered and key is removed from
ignition switch.
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Shut sweeper blower off when dumping contents of
hopper. Always stand to extreme right or left side of
hopper when opening tailgate.
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Park on a level surface, empty hopper and block wheels
before removing sweeper from prime mover.
Maintenance
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Disengage power to sweeper implement and stop engine
before servicing or making adjustments.
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Disengage power to sweeper implement and stop engine
when transporting or not in use.
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To make sure entire machine is in good condition, keep
all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened.
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If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is
required, contact an Authorized TORO Distributor.
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To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine area
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and accumulation
of dirt.
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If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and any parts of
the body away from the engine and any moving parts.
Keep everyone away.
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Do not overspeed engine by changing governor settings.
To assure safety and accuracy, have an Authorized Toro
Distributor check maximum engine speed with a
tachometer.
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Engine must be shut off before checking oil or adding
oil to the crankcase.
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Check prime mover brakes periodically to be sure
brakes, when applied, will hold firmly. Also, check to
make sure all safety equipment is functioning properly.
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