Operator's Manual

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Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products and other safety information you must
know.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, with the operator controls, and safety
signs.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the operating
characteristics and the stability of the machine.
• Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. A heavy
grass catcher could cause loss of control or overturn
the machine.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Use
extreme caution while operating near drop–offs.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed, directions or
turning.
• The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the rear.
Use extra care when operating in reverse.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck
• Never operate with the discharge deflector raised or
removed and never altered, unless using a grass
catcher or mulching baffles.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not
make adjustments with the engine running.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, shut off the engine before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason including emptying the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute.
• If you remove the grass catcher, be sure to install any
discharge deflector or guard that might have been
removed to install the grass catcher. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass catcher or the
grass deflector in place.
• Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.
• Do not use your hands to unclog the chute, blower or
bagger.
• Do not leave grass in grass catcher for extended
periods of time.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
• Do not leave grass or debris in grass catcher while
transporting the machine.