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The Toro Company
– 1999
8111 Lyndale Ave. South
Bloomington, MN 55420–1196
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
Contents
Page
Introduction
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Safety
2
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Safety Decals
3
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Specifications
3
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Stability Ratings
3
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Operation
3
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Tips for Using the Blade
4
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Blade Operation and Controls
4
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Maintenance
4
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Service Interval Chart
4
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Checking the Blade Cutting Edge
4
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Storage
4
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Troubleshooting
5
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Introduction
We want you to be completely satisfied with your new
product, so feel free to contact your local Authorized
Service Dealer for help with service, genuine replacement
parts, or other information you may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory, always know the model and serial numbers of
your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. You will find the model and serial
number on a plate located on the blade pivot frame.
For your convenience, write the product model and serial
numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
The warning system in this manual identifies potential
hazards and has special safety messages that help you and
others avoid personal injury, even death. DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to
identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the
hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight information.
“Important” calls attention to special mechanical
information and “Note” emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
The left and right side of the machine is determined by
standing in the normal operator’s position.
Safety
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with the safety instructions in the traction unit
Operator’s Manual and always pay attention to the
safety alert
symbol, which means CAUTION,
WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety
instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction
may result in personal injury or death.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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There may be buried power, gas, and/or
telephone lines in the work area.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Shock or explosion may occur.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Have the property or work area marked for
buried lines and do not dig in marked areas.
