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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
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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 loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may
cause drive wheels to slip and cause 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 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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