•
Look behind and down before backing up to
ensure a clear path.
•
Keep pets and bystanders away from an operating
machine.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop the
blades if you are not mowing.
•
Be aware of the mower-discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone.
•
Do not operate the mower while ill, tired, or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into or from a trailer or truck.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Safe Handling of Fuels
•
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
•
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
•
Use only an approved fuel container.
•
Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running.
•
Allow the engine to cool before fueling.
•
Do not fuel the machine indoors.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
•
Do not fill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck,
or on a trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
•
Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and
fuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then add fuel with such equipment as a portable
container rather than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
•
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete.
•
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
•
If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your
clothing immediately.
•
Do not overfill the fuel tank. After filling the tank,
replace the fuel cap and tighten it securely to the
tank.
Maintenance and Storage
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Disengage drives, engage the parking brake, shut
off the engine, and remove the key, disconnect
the spark-plug wire, and wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the
machine.
•
Park the machine on a level surface.
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires.
•
Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Let the engine cool before storing the machine.
•
Do not store fuel near flames or drain fuel indoors.
•
Do not allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
•
Use jack stands to support components when
required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
•
Disconnect the battery or remove the spark-plug
wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive terminal
last. Connect the positive terminal first and
negative last.
•
Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear thickly padded gloves, and use
caution when servicing them. Only replace blades;
do not straighten or weld them.
•
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
•
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
Hauling
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or a truck.
•
Use a full-width ramp for loading machine into a
trailer or a truck.
•
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 that you
must know.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet, and of 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.
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