Toro TITAN 74891, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and
hidden hazards.
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Ensure that all drives are in N
EUTRAL
and that the
parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Start the
engine only from the operator's position.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel side to side on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect
the machine's stability. Use caution while operating near
drop-offs.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and when
changing directions on slopes.
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Never raise the deck with the blades running.
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Never operate with the PTO shield, or other guards not
securely in place. Ensure that all interlocks are attached,
adjusted properly, and functioning properly.
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Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Stop on level ground, disengage the drives, engage the
parking brake (if provided), shut off the engine before
leaving the operator's position for any reason including
emptying the catchers or unclogging the chute.
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Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects
or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary
repairs before resuming operations.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
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Keep pets and bystanders away.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop the blades if you are
not mowing.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
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Do not operate the mower while ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into
or from a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
Rollover-Protection System (ROPS)
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Do not remove the ROPS.
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The ROPS is an integral and effective safety device. Keep
the ROPS on the machine and use the seat belt when
operating the machine.
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Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly in
the event of an emergency.
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Check the area to be mowed where there are slopes,
dropoffs, or water.
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Carefully check for overhead clearances (i.e., branches,
doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any
objects and do not contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
periodically thoroughly inspecting for damage and
keeping all mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or revise.
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Any alterations to a ROPS must be approved by the
manufacturer.
Safe Handling of Fuel
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and fuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container rather than from a
fuel dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• Never overfill the fuel tank. Replace the fuel cap and
tighten it securely.
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