Safety Instructions; Supervisor's Responsibilities; Before Operating The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual

Safety Instructions

Supervisor's Responsibilities

Before Operating the Machine

Safety: Safety Instructions
The Groundsmaster 360 has been tested and certified by Toro for compliance
with existing safety standards and specifications. Although hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent partially upon the design and configuration
of the machine, these factors are also dependent on the awareness, concern,
and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. The improper use or maintenance by
the operator or owner of the machine can result in injury or death.
To reduce the potential of injury or death, comply with the following
safety instructions as well as information found in the Operator's
Manuals.
1. Ensure that the operators are fully trained and familiar with the Operator's
Manual, Operator's Training DVD, and all of the operating and safety decals
on the machine.
2. Establish your own special procedures and work rules for unusual operating
conditions (e.g., slopes too steep for machine operation). Survey the mowing
site completely to determine hills on which you can operate safely. When
performing this site survey, always understand and take into consideration
the turf condition and rollover risk. To perform a site survey, follow the
procedure outlined in the Operator's Manual.
•
Review and understand the contents of the Operator's Manuals and
Operator's Training DVD before starting and operating the machine. Become
familiar with the controls and know how to stop the machine and engine
quickly. Additional copies of the Operator's Manuals are available at
www.toro.com.
•
Keep all the shields, safety devices, and decals in place. If a shield, safety
device, or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or replace it before operating
the machine.
•
Tighten any loose nuts, bolts, or screws to ensure that the machine is in
safe operating condition.
•
Ensure that the interlock switches are adjusted correctly so that the engine
does not start unless the traction pedal is in the N
switch is in the O
FF
the parking brake is applied.
•
Diesel fuel is highly flammable; handle it carefully.
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for storing fuel.
– Do not remove the fuel tank cap of the machine while the engine is hot
or running.
– Do not smoke while handling fuel.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors and only to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not
overfill the fuel tank.
– Replace the fuel tank and fuel container caps securely after refuelling
the machine.
WARNING
(disengaged) position, and either the seat is occupied or
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position, the PTO
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Groundsmaster 360
16225SL Rev C