Breaking In The Machine; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Reelmaster 5010-H Operator's Manual

Breaking in the Machine

To ensure optimum performance of the parking brake
system, burnish (break in) the brakes before use.
Set the forward traction speed to 6.4 km/h (4 mph)
to match the reverse traction speed (all 8 spacers
moved to the top of the mow-speed control). With
the engine at high idle, proceed forward with the
mow-speed-control stop engaged and ride the brake
for 15 seconds. Proceed backward at full reverse
speed and ride the brake for 15 seconds. Repeat
this 5 times waiting 1 minute between each forward
and reverse cycle to avoid overheating the brakes.
An adjustment to the brakes may be required after
break-in; refer to Maintenance (page

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Before you start the engine, ensure that all drives
are in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and
you are in the operating position.
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Do not carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and children out of the operating area.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause the machine to slide.
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Keep your 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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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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Stop the cutting units whenever you are not
mowing.
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Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) Safety
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Slope Safety
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Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
Do not leave a running machine unattended.
Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage and lower the cutting units.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
– Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
Do not remove any of the ROPS components from
the machine.
Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
Always wear your seat belt.
Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
Replace all damaged ROPS components. Do not
repair or alter them.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
Review the slope instructions, listed below, for
operating the machine on slopes. Before you
operate the machine, review the site conditions to
determine whether you can operate the machine
in the conditions on that day and at that site.