Toro 30674 Operator's Manual page 5

Operation
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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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Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
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Operate the machine only in good light, keeping away
from holes and hidden hazards.
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Be sure that all drives are in neutral and the parking brake
is engaged before starting the engine. Start the engine
only from the operator's position.
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Be sure of your footing while using this machine,
especially when backing up. Walk; do not run. Never
operate on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause
slipping.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel side to side on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect
the stability of the machine. Use caution while operating
near drop-offs.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and when
changing direction on slopes.
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Never raise the deck with the blades running.
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Never operate with the PTO shield or other guards not
securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached,
adjusted properly, and functioning properly.
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Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless you are using a grass catcher.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
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Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage the
parking brake (if provided), and shut off the engine before
leaving the operator's position for any reason, including
emptying the catchers or unclogging the chute.
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Stop the equipment and inspect the blades after striking
objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
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Never carry passengers on the machine.
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Keep pets and bystanders away.
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Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop the blades if you are
not mowing.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
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Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into
or from a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
Safe Handling of Fuels
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground, away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
it on the ground. If this is not possible, refuel such
equipment with a portable container rather than from a
fuel dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
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Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change the clothing
immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace the fuel cap and tighten
it securely.
Maintenance and Storage
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Disengage drives, set the parking brake, stop the engine
and remove the key or disconnect the spark-plug wire.
Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning,
or repairing the machine.
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit, the drives,
the mufflers, and the engine to help prevent fires. Clean
up oil or fuel spills.
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Let the engine cool before storing, and do not store it
near a flame.
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Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting the
machine. Do not store fuel near flames or drain it indoors.
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Park the machine on level ground. Set the parking brake.
Never allow untrained personnel to service the 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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Disconnect the battery or the spark-plug wire before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal
first and the positive last. Connect the positive first and
negative last.
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