Safety; General Safety - Toro 74943 Operator's Manual

Brake Maintenance ............................................. 58
Adjusting the Parking Brake.............................. 58
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 59
Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 59
Replacing the Mower Belt for Side-Discharge
Mower Decks ................................................ 59
Replacing the Mower Belt for Rear-Discharge
Mower Decks ................................................ 60
Replacing the Hydraulic Pump-Drive
Belt................................................................ 61
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 62
Adjusting the Control-Handle Position .............. 62
Adjusting the Motion-Control Linkage ............... 63
Adjusting the Motion-Control Damper ............... 64
Adjusting the Motion-Control Neutral-Lock
Pivot.............................................................. 64
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 65
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 65
Servicing the Hydraulic System ........................ 65
Mower Deck Maintenance.................................... 67
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 67
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 69
Removing the Mower Deck............................... 72
Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 73
Cleaning .............................................................. 74
Cleaning under the Mower Deck ....................... 74
Cleaning the Suspension System ..................... 74
Disposing of Waste........................................... 74
Storage ................................................................... 75
Storage Safety.................................................. 75
Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 75
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 76
Schematics ............................................................. 79

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with
ANSI B71.4-2012.

General Safety

This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
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Always keep the roll bar in the fully raised and
locked position and use the seat belt.
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Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards, or
on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before starting the engine.
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Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
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Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep children and bystanders out of the operating
area. Never allow children to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove
the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging
the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety-alert symbol, which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger-personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this manual.
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