During Operation Safety - Toro TX 525 Operation And Safety Manual

2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure 3).
1. Fuel-tank cap
4. Fill the tank to about 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the
top of the tank, not the filler neck, with fuel.
Important:
This space in the tank allows
fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
5. Install the fuel-tank cap securely, turning it until
it clicks.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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Do not carry a load with the arms raised. Always
carry loads close to the ground.
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Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as the
machine may become unstable, which may result
in loss of control.
•
Use only Toro-approved attachments and
accessories. Attachments can change the stability
and the operating characteristics of the machine.
•
For machines with a platform:
– Lower the loader arms before stepping off the
platform.
Figure 3
– Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting
your foot on the ground. If you lose control of
the machine, step off the platform and away
from the machine.
– Do not place your feet under the platform.
– Do not move the machine unless you are
standing with both feet on the platform and your
hands are holding onto the reference bars.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to
ensure that the path is clear.
•
Never jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing including gloves, eye
protection, long pants, substantial slip-resistant
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footwear, and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine when you are tired, ill,
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Never carry passengers and keep pets and
bystanders away from the machine.
•
Operate the machine only in good light, keeping
away from holes and hidden hazards.
•
Ensure that all the drives are in neutral and engage
the parking brake (if equipped) before starting the
engine. Start the engine only from the operator's
position.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Watch for
traffic.
•
Stop the attachment when you are not working.
•
Stop the machine, shut off the engine, remove
the key, and inspect the machine if you strike
an object. Make any necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
•
Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
•
Never leave a running machine unattended.
•
Before leaving the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Lower the loader arms and disengage the
auxiliary hydraulics.
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