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– Stop the machine on level ground.
– Shut off the engine.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
– Raise the blades.
•
Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
•
Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
•
Use only accessories and attachments approved
by Toro.
Slope Safety
•
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 and to determine
whether you can operate the machine in the
conditions on that day and at that site. Changes
in the terrain can result in a change in slope
operation for the machine.
•
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
•
Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
•
Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
•
Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
•
Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards, or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.
•
Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
Starting the Machine
1.
Ensure that the blade-control bail is in the O
position.
2.
Move the engine switch to the O
open the fuel-shutoff valve.
3.
Move the choke lever to the left if you are
starting a cold engine.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
4.
Move the throttle lever midway between the
S
(turtle) and F
LOW
5.
Pull the recoil-start handle sharply to start the
engine.
6.
After the engine starts, gradually move the
choke to the right.
Note:
If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
choke left again until the engine warms up.
7.
Move the throttle lever to the desired setting.
Shutting Off the Machine
1.
Bring the machine to a full stop.
2.
Release the blade-control bail. The blades stop,
and the engine continues to run.
3.
Place the throttle midway between the S
and F
positions.
AST
4.
Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the engine on/off switch to
the O
position to shut off the engine.
FF
Important:
In an emergency, shut off the
engine immediately.
5.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve.
6.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operator's position.
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position, and
N
(rabbit) positions.
AST
LOW
FF
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