Toro Mower Safety - Toro Z Master Professional 6000 Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance and Storage
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Disengage drives, set the parking brake, stop the engine,
and remove the key or disconnect spark-plug wire. Wait
for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning, or
repairing.
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Park the machine on a level surface.
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires.
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Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
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Let the engine cool before storing.
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Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Do not 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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Disconnect the battery or remove the spark-plug wire
before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative
terminal first and the positive terminal last. Reconnect
the positive first and negative last.
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Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only
replace blades; do not straighten or weld them.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware
tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
Hauling
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or a truck.
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Use full-width ramps for loading machine into a trailer
or a truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine.

Toro Mower Safety

The following list contains safety information specific to Toro
products and other safety information you must know.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet, and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
This product is designed for cutting and recycling grass, or,
when equipped with a grass bagger, for catching cut grass.
Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous
to the user and bystanders.
General Operation
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Be sure that the area is clear of bystanders before mowing.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
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Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow all of the parts to cool
before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service the
machine.
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Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be
voided if used with any unapproved attachments.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,
doorways, electrical wires, etc.) before operating under
any objects, and do not contact them.
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Slow down before making turns and use extra caution.
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Use caution when riding the platform over curbs, rocks,
roots, or other obstructions.
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Look behind and down before backing up to ensure a
clear path. Use extra care when operating in reverse.
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Do not jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
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When loading or unloading the machine, use one
full-width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond
the width of the machine.
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Do not carry passengers.
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Do not carry equipment on the machine.
Slope Operation
All slopes and ramps require extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the
mowing area.
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Watch for holes, ruts or bumps.
Note: Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Use caution near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
Note: The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel
goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
Note: These can change the stability of the machine.
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Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
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Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
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Mow slopes side to side.
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Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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