Slope Operation - Toro 74939 Operator's Manual

Operation
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and
hidden hazards.
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Be sure that all drives are in neutral and the parking brake
is engaged before starting the engine. Only start the
engine from the operator's position.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Turf conditions
can affect the machine's stability. Use caution while
operating near drop-offs.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and when
changing directions on slopes.
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Never raise the deck with the blades running.
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Never operate with the PTO shield, or other guards not
securely in place. Be sure that all interlocks are attached,
adjusted properly, and functioning properly.
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Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed, or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Stop on level ground, disengage the drives, engage the
parking brake (if provided), and shut off the engine before
leaving the operator's position for any reason including
emptying the catchers or unclogging the chute.
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Stop the equipment and inspect the blades after striking
objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make any
necessary repairs before resuming operations.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting unit.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
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Keep pets and bystanders away.
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Slow down when crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop the
blades if not mowing.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
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Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
Safe Handling of Fuels
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the fuel container where there is an open
flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or
on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
such equipment with a portable container, rather than
from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
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If fuel is spilled on your clothing, change your clothing
immediately.
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Never overfill a fuel tank. Replace the fuel cap and tighten
it securely.

Slope Operation

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Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or
water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or drowning.
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Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and
loss of control.
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Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near
drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
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Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change
the operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the
machine.
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Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because the
mower may tip backwards.
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Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill.
Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive
wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering.
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