Toro 74239 Operator's Manual page 4

Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container
Never remove gas 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. Start the engine only
from the operator's position.
Never raise mower with the blades running.
Never operate without the PTO shield, or other guards
securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are functioning
properly.
Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage
drives, engage parking brake, shut off engine before
leaving the operator's position for any reason
including emptying the catchers or unclogging the
chute.
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.
Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders
away.
Be alert, slow down and use caution when making
turns. Look behind and to the side before changing
directions.
Slow down and use caution when crossing roads and
sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing.
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Use extreme 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.
Slope Operation
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Do not mow near drop–offs, ditches, steep banks or
water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding and
loss of control.
Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near
drop–offs, ditches, steep banks or water.
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that
change the operating angle, as rough terrain could
overturn the machine.
Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because the
mower may tip backwards.
Be aware that loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may
cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking
and steering.
Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
slowly off the slope.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
Use extreme care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine and cause loss of control.
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS)
Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and
use the seat belt when operating the machine.
Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly in
the event of an emergency.
Be aware there is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is down.
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