Toro 03540 Operator's Manual

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Contents

3IntroductionRead this manual carefully to learn how to operate andmaintain your product properly. The information in thismanual can help you and others avoid injury and productdamage. Although Toro designs and produces safeproducts, you are responsible for operating the productproperly and safely.Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, oradditional information, contact an Authorized ServiceDealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model andserial numbers of your product ready. The model and serialnumber is on a plate that is mounted on the left side of thefootrest.Write the product model and serial numbers in the spacebelow:Model No.Serial No.This manual identifies potential hazards and has specialsafety messages that help you and others avoid personalinjury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution aresignal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause seriousinjury or death if you do not follow the recommendedprecautions.Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury ordeath if you do not follow the recommended precautions.Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderateinjury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.This manual uses two other words to highlight information.Important calls attention to special mechanicalinformation and Note: emphasizes general informationworthy of special attention.SafetyThis machine meets or exceeds the B71.4 1999specifications of the American National StandardsInstitute, in effect at time of production, when ballast isinstalled according to the chart on page 17.Note: The addition of attachments made by othermanufacturers that do not meet American NationalStandards Institute certification will cause noncomplianceof this machine.Improper use or maintenance by the operator or ownercan result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,comply with these safety instructions and always payattention to the safety alert symbol, which meansCAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personalsafety instruction.” Failure to comply with theinstruction may result in personal injury or death.Safe Operating PracticesThe following instructions are from ANSI standardB71.4—1999.Training• Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material.If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English itis the owner’s responsibility to explain this material tothem.• Become familiar with the safe operation of theequipment, operator controls, and safety signs.• All operators and mechanics should be trained. Theowner is responsible for training the users.• Never let children or untrained people operate orservice the equipment. Local regulations may restrictthe age of the operator.• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible foraccidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself,other people or property.Preparation• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories andattachments are needed to properly and safely performthe job. Only use accessories and attachments approvedby the manufacturer.• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safetyglasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing orjewelry may get tangled in moving parts.• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used andremove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire whichcan be thrown by the machine.• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.They are flammable and vapors are explosive.– Use only an approved container.– Never remove gas cap or add fuel with enginerunning. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Donot smoke.– Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.