Operator's Manual

FORM NO. 3317-212 UK
The Toro Company-1995
All Rights Reserved
TPS
MODEL NO. 26630BC - 5900001 & UP
MODEL NO. 26635BC - 5900001 & UP
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
53 CM REAR BAGGER
Mower
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TRAINING
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or
pets are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
PREPARATION
1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all objects which may be
thrown by the machine.
3. WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol
while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
4. Replace faulty silencers.
5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades
and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
6. On multibladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
OPERATION
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass,
where feasible.
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5. Walk, never run.
6. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the
face of slopes, never up and down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawnmower towards you.
10. Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be
tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other
than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to
and from the area to be mowed.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards or shields, or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before
starting the engine.
14. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away from
the blade(s).
15. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the
engine or switching on the motor, except if the
lawnmower has to be tilted for starting. In this case,
do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift
only the part which is away from the operator.
16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of
the discharge chute.
17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.

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