Sound Pressure Level - Toro 03540 Operator's Manual

Handle fuel carefully. Wipe up any spills.
Operation
Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly.
Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine. After every two years,
replace all interlock switches in the safety system,
regardless if they are working properly or not.
Before starting the engine, engage the parking brake,
put the traction pedal in neutral, and the enable/disable
switch in disable.
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.
– Drive slowly.
Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe while
the engine is running or soon after it has stopped
because these areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
If a cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates
abnormally, stop immediately, turn the engine off, wait
for all motion to stop, and inspect the machine for
damage. A damaged reel or bedknife must be repaired
or replaced before operation is continued. Do not
attempt to free a blocked cutting unit by reversing reel
direction or damage to the reel may result.
Before getting off of the seat, move the traction pedal to
neutral, set the parking brake, disengage the cutting
units, and wait for the reels to stop. Stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition switch.
Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop suddenly
when traveling uphill or downhill.
The operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive
on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills
may cause loss of control and cause the vehicle to tip or
roll, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
If the engine stalls or loses headway and cannot make it
to the top of a slope, do not turn the machine around.
Always back slowly, straight down the slope.
When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in or near
the mowing area, stop mowing. Careless operation,
combined with terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly
positioned guards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do
not resume mowing until the area is cleared.
Whenever the machine is left unattended, make sure the
cutting units are lowered to the ground, the key is
removed from the ignition switch, and the parking
brake is set.
Do not park on slopes unless the wheels are chocked or
blocked.
On 4 wheel drive models, always use the seat belt and
ROPS together.
Maintenance and Storage
Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before
applying pressure to the system.
Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search for
leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have
sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury.
Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be
relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the cutting
units to the ground.
If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and any parts of
the body away from the cutting units, attachments, and
any moving parts. Keep everyone away.
Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor
settings. To ensure safety and accuracy, have an
Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine
speed.
The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is
desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
To make sure of optimum performance and continued
safety certification of the machine, use only 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.

Sound Pressure Level

This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound
pressure at the operator ear of: 88 dB(A), based on
measurements of identical machines per procedures
outlined in Directive 98/37/EC and amendments.
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