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2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
Important
Always keep this manual with the original manual that came with the machine.
Safety
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.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that
change the operating angle, as rough terrain could
overturn the machine.
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Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because the
mower may tip backwards.
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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.
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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
slowly off the slope.
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Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
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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)
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Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and
use the seat belt when operating the machine.
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Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly in
the event of an emergency.
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Be aware there is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is down.
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Check the area to be mowed and never fold the ROPS
in areas where there are slopes, drop offs or water.
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Lower the rollbar only when absolutely necessary. Do
not wear the seat belt with the roll bar folded down.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,
doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any
objects and do not contact them.