Toro 04351 Greensmaster 3050, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and

maintain your product properly. The information in this

manual can help you and others avoid injury and product

damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe

products, you are responsible for operating the product

properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for

product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or

to register your product.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or

additional information, contact an Authorized Service

Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and

serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates

the location of the model and serial numbers on the

product.

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Figure 1

1. Location of the model and serial numbers

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space

below:

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has special

safety messages that help you and others avoid personal

injury and even death. 

Danger

, 

Warning

, and 

Caution

 are

signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,

regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

Danger

 signals an extreme hazard that 

will 

cause serious

injury or death if you do not follow the recommended

precautions.

Warning

 signals a hazard that 

may 

cause serious injury or

death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Caution

 signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate

injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight information.

Important

 calls attention to special mechanical

information and 

Note:

 emphasizes general information

worthy of special attention.

Safety

This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN

836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI

B71.4-1999 specifications in effect at the time of

production when 40 lb. of ballast is added to the rear

wheel.

Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner

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 the

instruction may result in personal injury or death.

Safe Operating Practices

The following instructions are from the CEN standard EN

836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI B71.4-1999.

Training

•

Read the operator’s manual and other training material

carefully. Be familiar with the controls, safety signs,

and the proper use of the equipment.

•

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these

instructions to use or service the mower. Local

regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

•

Never mow while people, especially children, or pets

are nearby.

•

Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for

accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their

property.

•

Do not carry passengers.

•

All drivers and mechanics should seek and obtain

professional and practical instruction. The owner is

responsible for training the users. Such instruction

should emphasize:

– the need for care and concentration when working

with ride-on machines;