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During Operation
During Operation Safety
• The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for accidents that may cause
personal injury or property damage.
• Use your full attention while operating the machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage may occur.
• Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not operate the machine unless all guards and safety devices, such as the deflectors
and the entire grass catcher, are in place and functioning properly. Replace worn or
deteriorated parts with genuine Toro parts when necessary.
• Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, can become extremely hot. Severe burns
can occur on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. Keep
the engine area free from debris and excessive oil and grease.
• Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, which is lethal if inhaled.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility and appropriate weather conditions. Do not
operate the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
• Start the engine with your feet well away from the blades.
• Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening.
• Keep away from holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, and other hazards. Use care when
approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, tall grass or other objects that may hide
obstacles or obscure your view.
• Do not mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a
grass-collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.
• Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind
you before moving the machine in reverse.
• Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing. Slow down the machine, and use caution
when crossing surfaces other than grass or when transporting the machine to and from
the operating area.
• Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct the discharge away from others. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction because the material may ricochet
back toward you.
• If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately shut off the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before examining the machine for
damage. Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks with
the machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Before you leave the operating position, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the power takeoff and lower the attachments.
Operation: During Operation
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