Toro Z MASTER Z588E, Operator'S Manual

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Training
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Read the Operator’s Manual and other training
material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read
English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this
material to them.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
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All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
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Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
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The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself,
other people or property.
Preparation
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Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and attachments
approved by the manufacturer.
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Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose
clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which
can be thrown by the machine.
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Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
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Use only an approved container
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
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Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
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Check that operator’s presence controls, safety
switches and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning
properly.
Operation
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes
and hidden hazards.
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Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
engaged before starting engine. Start the engine only
from the operator’s position.
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Never raise mower with the blades running.
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Never operate without the PTO shield, or other guards
securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are functioning
properly.
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Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
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Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage
drives, engage parking brake, shut off engine before
leaving the operator’s position for any reason
including emptying the catchers or unclogging the
chute.
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Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking
objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make
necessary repairs before resuming operations.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
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Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders
away.
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Be alert, slow down and use caution when making
turns. Look behind and to the side before changing
directions.
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Slow down and use caution when crossing roads and
sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
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Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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Use extreme care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Slope Operation
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Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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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.
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Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and
loss of control.
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Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near
drop–offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
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Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.