Toro 23511 Operator's Manual page 4

Operation
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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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Start the engine only from the operator's position.
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Never operate without the shields, covers, or other guards
securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are functioning
properly.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Raise the cutting blades, stop the machine, and stop the
engine before leaving the operator's position for any
reason.
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Stop the equipment and inspect the cutting blades after
striking an object or if an abnormal vibration occurs.
Make necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blade area.
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Never carry passengers, and keep pets and bystanders
away.
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Be alert, slow down, and use caution when making turns.
Look behind and to the side before changing directions.
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Slow down and use caution when crossing roads and
sidewalks.
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Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
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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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Use extreme care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Always be aware of obstacles that may be in the area
of operation. Plan your path to avoid contact with any
obstacle by you or the machine.
Slope Operation
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Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks, or
water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury or death.
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Do not operate on 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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Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
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Do not operate on a slope greater than 20 degrees.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
from the operating 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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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope.
If tires lose traction, disengage the cutting blades and
proceed slowly off the slope.
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Follow the recommendations for wheel weights or
counterweights to improve stability.
Maintenance and Storage
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Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning,
or repairing. Raise the cutting blades, stop the machine,
stop the engine, and disconnect the spark plug wire.
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Clean grass and debris from the blades, drives, mufflers,
and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Let the engine cool before storing, and do not store the
machine near a flame.
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Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting the machine
on trailers. Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Park the machine on level, hard ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service it.
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Use jack stands or safety latches to support components
when required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
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Remove the spark plug wire before making any repairs.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
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Use only Toro-approved attachments. The warranty
may be voided if the machine is used with unapproved
attachments.
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