Toro Riding Mower Safety - Toro 71228 Operator's Manual

Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing
them.
Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained.

Toro Riding 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.
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire and remove
key before performing any service, repairs, maintenance
or adjustments.
Slow down before turning. Sharp turns on any terrain
may cause loss of control.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove
the ignition and KeyChoice keys before dismounting.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from
attachment discharge area, underside of mower and any
moving parts while engine is running.
Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting
to maintain, adjust or service.
Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your face,
eyes and clothing when working with a battery.
Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and
flames away from battery.
Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained.
Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be
voided if used with unapproved attachments.
Do not mow across slopes exceeding 5 degrees.
Do not mow down slopes exceeding 15 degrees.
Do not mow up slopes exceeding 10 degrees.
If a steep slope must be ascended, back up the hill, and
drive forward down the hill, keeping the machine in
gear.
Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. Heavy grass
bags could cause loss of control or overturn the
machine.
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