Toro Wheel Horse 270HE, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
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If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the are of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until petrol vapors have
dissipated.
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Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
4. Replace faulty silencers.
5. 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.
6. On multi–bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
Operation
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3. Before attempting to start the engine, disengage
all blade attachment clutches and shift into
neutral.
4. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
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Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
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Limit loads to those you can safely control.
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Do not turn sharply. Use care when
reversing.
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Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
when suggested in the instruction
handbook.
5. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
6. Stop the blades before crossing surfaces other
than grass.
7. When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the machine while in
operation.
8. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged
guards or without safety protective devices in
place.
9. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speeds may increase the hazard of
personal injury.
10. Before leaving the operator’s position:
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disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
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change into neutral and set the parking
brake;
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stop the engine and remove the key.
11. Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove
the ignition key
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before cleaning blockages or unclogging
chute;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
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after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the
equipment;
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if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
12. Disengage drive to attachments when
transporting or not in use.
13. Stop the engine and disengage drive to
attachment
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before refuelling;
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before removing the grass catcher;