During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; slip-resistant, substantial footwear; and
hearing protection. Tie back long hair and do not
wear jewelry.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
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Ensure that all drives are in neutral, the parking
brake is engaged, and you are in the operating
position before you start the engine.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The machine could suddenly roll
over if a wheel goes over the edge or if the edge
gives way.
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Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing.
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Stop the machine and inspect the blades after
striking an object or if there is an abnormal
vibration in the machine. Make all necessary
repairs before resuming operation.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
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Disengage the drive to the cutting unit and shut
off the engine before adjusting the height of
cut (unless you can adjust it from the operating
position).
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Never run an engine in an area where exhaust
gases are enclosed.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Before leaving the operating position (including
to empty the catchers or to unclog the chute), do
the following:
– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
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Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by
Toro only.
Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
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Do not
remove the roll bar from the machine.
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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
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Always wear your seat belt when the roll bar is up.
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Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
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Keep the roll bar in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace a damaged roll bar. Do not repair or alter
it.
Slope Safety
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Slow down the machine and use extra care on
hillsides. Travel up and down on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
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Avoid turning the machine on slopes. If you must
turn the machine, turn it slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
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Do not turn the machine sharply. Use care when
reversing the machine.
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Use extra care while operating the machine with
attachments; they can affect the stability of the
machine.
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