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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do
not point it at anyone.
•
Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
Use extreme care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Slope Operation
•
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks
or water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death
or drowning.
•
Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding
and loss of control.
•
Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
•
Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer
near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
•
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
•
Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
•
Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that
change the operating angle, as rough terrain could
overturn the machine.
•
Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because the
mower may tip backwards.
•
Be aware that operating on wet grass, across steep
slopes, or down hill may cause the mower to lose
traction. Loss of traction to the drive wheels may
result in sliding and a loss of braking and steering.
•
Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a
slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and
proceed slowly off the slope.
•
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for
wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.
•
Use extreme care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine and cause loss of control.
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS)
•
Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position
and use the seat belt when operating the machine.
•
Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly
in the event of an emergency.
•
Be aware there is no rollover protection when the
roll bar is down.
•
Check the area to be mowed and never fold the
ROPS in areas where there are slopes, drop offs or
water.
•
Lower the rollbar only when absolutely necessary.
Do not wear the seat belt with the roll bar folded
down.
•
Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before driving
under any objects and do not contact them.
Maintenance and storage
•
Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect
spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop
before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
•
Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up
oil or fuel spillage.
•
Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
•
Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not
store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
•
Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained
personnel to service machine.
•
Use jack stands to support components when
required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
•
Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal
first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first
and negative last.
•
Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them.
Only replace damaged blades; never straighten or
weld them.
•
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
•
Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before
connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear
protective clothing and use insulated tools.
•
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
•
Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may
be voided if used with unapproved attachments.
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