Operator's Manual

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Safety
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions 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.
Safe Operating Practices
• Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual. A
replacement manual is available by sending complete
model and serial number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave. S.,
Bloomington, MN 55420–1196.
• Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place. lf a
shield, safety device or decal is damaged or illegible,
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.
• Never carry passengers on either the tractor or the
frame.
• Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate the
machine; seek shelter.
• Using the machine demands attention and to prevent
loss of control:
• Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
• Drive slowly. Avoid sudden stops and starts.
• Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
• Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek or
other hazard.
• Reduce speed when making sharp turns and turning
on a hillside.
• Do not exceed 6 MPH (9.7 Km/hr) during mowing
or transport operation. Operate more slowly while
traveling over rough terrain or in adverse weather
conditions.
• Make sure frame is parked on a level surface when
disconnecting from tow tractor so it does not move.
• Refer to Operator’s Manual for tractor or tow unit for
complete operating and safety instructions pertaining to
that unit.
• If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is
desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
• To insure optimum performance and safety, use genuine
TORO replacement parts and accessories. Replacement
parts and accessories made by other manufacturers
could be dangerous, and such use could void the
product warranty of The Toro Company.