Toro Mower Safety; Maintenance And Storage - Toro Groundsmaster 228–D Operator's Manual

Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety
glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or
jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which
can be thrown by the machine.
Use extra care when handling diesel and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container
Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do
not operate unless they are functioning properly.
Operation
Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes
and hidden hazards.
Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from
the operator's position. Use seat belts if provided.
Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine's stability. Use
caution while operating near drop–offs.
Slow down and use caution when making turns and
when changing directions on slopes.
Never raise deck with the blades running.
Never operate with the PTO shield, or other guards not
securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached,
adjusted properly, and functioning property.
Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage
drives, engage parking brake (if provided), shut off
engine before leaving the operator's position for any
reason.
Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects
or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary
repairs before resuming operations.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders
away.
Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades 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 implement, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key. Wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil
or fuel spillage.
Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained
personnel to service machine.
Use jack stands to support components when required.
Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
Disconnect battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive
last. Reconnect positive first and negative last.
Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them.
Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.
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 charger before
connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear
protective clothing and use insulated tools.
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
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