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Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
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Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down,
and exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
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Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent
overturning or loss of control.
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Stop the blade if the machine must be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass
and when transporting the machine to and from the area
to be mowed.
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Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide and other exhaust gasses
can collect.
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Stop the engine
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whenever you leave the machine.
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before refueling.
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before removing the grass catcher.
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before making height adjustment unless adjustment
can be made from the operating position.
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Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug wire.
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before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
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before checking, cleaning or working on the machine.
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after striking a foreign object, inspect the machine
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the machine.
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if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
•
Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If you see
lightning or hear thunder in the area, do not operate the
machine; seek shelter.
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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Maintenance and Storage
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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure that the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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Do not use pressure-cleaning equipment on the machine.
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Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank and
inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame
or spark.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and gasoline storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
•
Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard
frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended
parts, when necessary.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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Replace faulty silencers.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed can
increase the hazard of personal injury.
•
Be careful while adjusting the machine to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and
fixed parts of the machine.
•
To ensure the best performance and safety,
purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories. Do not use
will fit parts and accessories;
they may cause a safety hazard.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or a truck.
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Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a
trailer or a truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both the front and the rear straps should be
directed down and outward from the machine.
Sound Pressure
This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 89
dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
The sound pressure level was determined according to the
procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.
Sound Power
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 98 dBA,
which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
The sound power level was determined according to the
procedures outlined in ISO 11094.
CAUTION
Long-term exposure to noise while operating the
machine may cause some hearing loss.
Wear adequate hearing protection whenever you
operate the machine for an extended period of time.
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