Toro wheel horse 15-38 HXL, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
17
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, release the traction control
pedal, disengage the blade control (PTO), and turn
the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Also set
the parking brake if you leave the machine
unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake,
page 10. Remember to remove the key from the
ignition switch.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Someone could move or attempt to operate
the tractor while it is unattended.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Children or bystanders may be injured if
they use the tractor.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Always remove the ignition and “key
choice” keys and set the parking brake
when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
Side Discharge
or Mulch Grass
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Without the grass deflector, discharge
cover, or complete grass catcher assembly
mounted in place, you and others are
exposed to blade contact and thrown
debris.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and
thrown debris will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
NEVER remove the grass deflector from
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
•
Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the blade control
(PTO) to “DISENGAGED” and rotate the
ignition key to “OFF.” Also remove the key
and pull the wire off the spark plug.
1. The mower has a hinged grass deflector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward
the turf.
2. To mulch grass clippings you must install the
discharge cover (optional on some models) into
the opening in the side of the mower; refer to
Installing the Discharge Cover, page 18.