Toro TurfMaster HDX, Operator'S Manual

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Do not direct the discharge material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall
or obstruction; material may ricochet toward you.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause you
to lose your balance or footing.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to
vibrate, immediately shut off the engine, wait for
all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the wire
from the spark plug before examining the machine
for damage. Make all necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
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Before leaving the operating position, shut off the
engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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If the engine has been running, it will be hot and
can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot
engine.
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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
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Check the grass catcher components and the
discharge chute frequently for any wear or
deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro
parts when necessary.
Slope Safety
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
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Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug ( Figure 6 ).
2. Open the fuel-shutoff valve ( Figure 13 ).
Note:
When the fuel-shutoff valve is open, the lever is parallel with the fuel line.
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Figure 13
1. Fuel-shutoff valve
3. Move the throttle control to the C
HOKE
position (A of Figure 14 ).
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply (B of Figure 14 ).
5. Move the throttle control lever to the F
AST
position when the engine starts (C of Figure 14 ).
Note:
If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat steps 3 through 5 .
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