Introduction; Safety; Safe Operating Practices - Toro 71228 Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

Safety

This tractor meets or exceeds the B71.1–1998
specifications of the American National Standards Institute
in effect at the time of production.
Read and understand the contents of this manual before
operating the tractor.
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid all possible
injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

1
The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.1—1998.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
General Operation
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
operator's manual and on the machine before starting.
Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing.
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without
either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.
Slow down before turning.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
Turn off blades when not mowing.
Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.