Toro 31598 Operator's Manual page 5

start the engine from the operators position. Use seat
belts, if provided.
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Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope. Travel
on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard against
overturning:
– Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill.
– The machine speed should be kept low on slopes and
during tight turns.
– Stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards.
– Never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
machine is designed for that purpose.
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Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
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Use care when using heavy equipment.
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
– Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the Operator's Manual.
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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
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Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
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When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
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Never operate the machine with damaged guards, shields,
or without safety protective devices in place. Be sure all
interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and functioning
properly.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may
increase the hazard of personal injury.
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Before leaving the operators position:
– Stop on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Change into neutral and set the parking brake.
– Stop the engine and remove the key.
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Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key:
– before clearing blockages;
– before checking, cleaning, or working on the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment. Torque all the spindle pulley
nuts to 176 to 203 N-m (130 to 150 ft-lb) and all the
blade bolts to 115 to 149 N-m (85 to 110 ft-lb),
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
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Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not
is use.
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Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment:
– before refuelling;
– before making height adjustment unless adjustment
can be made from the operators position.
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Reduce the throttle setting before stopping engine and, if
the engine is provided with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the
fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
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Never raise deck with the blades running.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks.
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Do not operate the mower 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 care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
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The operator shall turn on flashing warning lights
whenever traveling on a public road, except where such
use is prohibited by law.
Maintenance and Storage
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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure
and do not store near flame.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine compartment,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment, cutting units,
drives, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade
can cause other blades to rotate.
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When machine is to be parked, stored, or left unattended,
lower the cutting units unless a positive mechanical lock
is provided.
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Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, move traction
pedal to Neutral, set parking brake, move the throttle
switch to the low idle position, stop engine and remove
ignition key. Wait for all movement to stop before
adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
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Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel near flames.
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Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained
personnel to service machine.
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Use jack stands to support components when required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
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