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Operator's manual (52 pages)

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

• Do not operate the machine while wearing tennis shoes

or sneakers.

• Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and

required by some local ordinances and insurance

regulations.

• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts

and the mower discharge area.

• Fill fuel tank until level is 1 in. (25 mm) below the

bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill.

• Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper

operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch

before operating the machine. After every two years,

replace all interlock switches in the safety system,

regardless if they are working properly or not.

• When starting the engine, engage the parking brake, put

the traction pedal in neutral, and disengage the blade

drive. After the engine starts, release the parking brake

and keep your foot off of the traction pedal. The

machine must not move. If movement is evident, refer

to the Maintenance section of this manual to adjust the

traction drive.

• Use extreme caution when operating close to sand traps,

ditches, creeks, steep hillsides, or other hazards.

• Reduce speed when making sharp turns.

• Do not turn on hills.

• Do not operate on a side hill that is too steep. A rollover

may occur before losing traction.

• The slope angle at which the machine will tip is

dependent on many factors. Among these are mowing

conditions such as wet or undulating turn, speed

(especially in turns), tire pressure, and operator

experience. At side hill angles of 15 degrees or less, the

risk of a rollover is low. As the slope angle increases to

a recommended maximum limit of 20 degrees, the risk

of a rollover increases to a moderate level. Do not

exceed a 20 degree side hill slope angle because the

risk of a rollover and serious injury or death is very

high.

• For steering control, the cutting units must be lowered

when going down slopes.

• Avoid sudden stops and starts.

• Use the reverse pedal for braking.

• Watch for traffic when near or crossing roads. Always

yield the right-of-way.

• Raise the cutting units when driving from one work

area to another.

• Do not touch the engine, muffler, exhaust pipe, or

hydraulic tank while the engine is running or soon after

it has stopped because these areas could be hot enough

to cause burns.

Maintenance and Storage

• Before servicing or making adjustments, stop the engine

and remove the ignition key.

• Ensure that the entire machine is properly maintained

and in good operating condition. Frequently check all

nuts, bolts, screws, and hydraulic fittings.

• Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and all

hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before

applying pressure to the system.

• Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks or

nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.

Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search for

leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have

sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious

injury. If fluid is injected into the skin it must be

surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor

familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.

• Before disconnecting or performing any work on the

hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be

relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the cutting

units to the ground.

• If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance

adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and any parts of

the body away from the cutting units, attachments, and

any moving parts. Keep everyone away.

• Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor

settings. To ensure safety and accuracy, have an

Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine

speed with a tachometer.

• The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or

adding oil to the crankcase.

• If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is

desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.

• To make sure of optimum performance and continued

safety certification of the machine, use only genuine

Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement

parts and accessories made by other manufacturers

could be dangerous, and such use could void the

product warranty.