Toro Mower Safety - Toro 04356 Operator's Manual

• Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop reels if not
mowing.
• Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Maintenance and Storage
• Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, set the
parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and
disconnect spark plug wires. Wait for all movement
to stop before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
muffler, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up
oil or fuel spillage.
• Let the engine cool before storing and do not store
near flame.
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not
store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
• Park the machine on level ground.
• Never allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
• Use jack stands to support components when
required.
• Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
• Disconnect the battery and remove the spark
plug wires before making any repairs. Disconnect
the negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
• Use care when checking the reels. Wear gloves and
use caution when checking the reels.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
• Charge batteries in an open, well ventilated area, away
from spark and flames. Unplug the charger before
connecting or disconnecting it from the battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
• Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware and hydraulic fittings tightened. Replace all
worn or damaged decals.

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products or other safety information that you must
know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Use of this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to user and bystanders.
Operation
• Know how to stop the engine quickly.
• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate the
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, or
sneakers. Wearing safety shoes and long pants is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
• Handle fuel carefully. Wipe up any spills.
• Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation.
• Before attempting to start the engine, sit on the seat,
depress the lift pedal, and release it to ensure the
cutting units disengaged. Verify that the traction
system is in neutral and the parking brake is set.
• Using the machine demands attention. To prevent
loss of control:
– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks,
or other hazards.
– Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts.
– This machine is not designed or equipped for
on-road use and is a "slow-moving vehicle."
If you must cross or travel on a public road,
you should be aware of and comply with local
regulations, such as required lights, slow moving
vehicle signs, and reflectors.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roads. Always yield the right-of-way.
– Apply the service brakes when going downhill to
keep forward speed slow and to maintain control
of the machine.
• 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.
• Raise the cutting units when driving from one work
area to another.
• Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe
while the engine is running or soon after it has
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