Operator's Manual
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Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of
the personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper
use or maintenance of the machine can result in injury
or death. To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before starting and operating the
machine. Become familiar with all controls and know
how to stop quickly. A replacement manual is available
by sending complete Model and Serial Number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420-1196
Never allow children to operate the machine or
adults to operate it without proper instructions.
Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the engine quickly.
Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in
place. If a shield, safety device or decal is defective or
damaged, repair or replace it before operating the
machine.
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or
sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing because it
could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause
personal injury.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some local
ordinances and insurance regulations.
Make sure work area is clear of objects which
might be picked up and thrown by the reels.
Do not carry passengers on the machine, and
keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
from the areas of operation.
Since diesel fuel is highly flammable, handle it
carefully.
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine
is hot or running. Remove cap slowly.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to bottom of filler
neck. DO NOT OVERFILL.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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Do not run the engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could be deadly.
Sit on the seat when starting and operating the
machine.
Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation; refer to page 18. If a switch should fail,
replace the switch before operating the machine.
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To start the engine:
A. Sit on the seat, make sure cutting units are
disengaged.
B. Verify that functional control lever is in neutral.
C. Verify that parking brake is set.
D. Proceed to start engine.
Using the machine demands attention, and to
prevent loss of control:
A. Mow only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
B. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
C. Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks
or other hazards.
D. Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts.
E. Before backing up, look to the rear to be sure no
one is behind the machine.
F. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
G. Apply the service brakes when going downhill
to keep forward speed slow and to maintain control
of the machine.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving
parts and the reel discharge area. The grass baskets
must be in place during operation of the reels or
thatchers for maximum safety. Shut the engine off
before emptying the baskets.
This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A)
at the operator position. Ear protectors are
recommended, for prolonged exposure, to reduce the
potential of permanent hearing damage.
Raise the cutting units when driving from one work
area to another.
Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it is stopped because
these areas could be hot enough to cause burns.