Toro 31222 Operator's Manual

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WARNINGTo avoid injury or death from rollover: keep theroll bar in the raised locked position and use theseat belt.Ensure that the seat plate is secured with the seatlatch.WARNINGThere is no rollover protection when the roll bar isin the down position.• Lower the roll bar only when absolutelynecessary.• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar isin the down position.• Drive slowly and carefully.• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.branches, doorways, electrical wires) beforedriving under any objects and do not contactthem.1. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotters, pushthe roll bar forward against the springs, and removethe two pins (Figure 12).Figure 121. Pin 3. Roll bar, raised position2. Hairpin cotter 4. Roll bar, lowered position2. Lower the roll bar to the down position (Figure 12).3. Install the two pins and secure them with the hairpincotter pins (Figure 12).Important: Ensure that the seat is secured withthe seat latch.4. To raise the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins andremove the two pins (Figure 12).5. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and install thetwo pins and secure them with the hairpin cotter pins(Figure 12).Important: Always use the seat belt when the roll baris in the raised and locked position. Do not use the seatbelt when the roll bar is in the lowered position.Think Safety FirstPlease read all safety instructions and symbols in the safetysection. Knowing this information could help you orbystanders avoid injury.DANGEROperating on wet grass or steep slopes can causesliding and loss of control.Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,which may result in serious injury, death ordrowning.There is no rollover protection when the roll bar isdown.Always keep the roll bar in the raised and lockedposition and use the seat belt.Read and follow the rollover protection instructionsand warnings.To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:• Do not operate near drop-offs or near water.• Reduce speed and use extreme caution onslopes.• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.CAUTIONThis machine produces sound levels in excess of80 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearingloss through extended periods of exposure.Wear hearing protection when operating thismachine.Starting and Stopping theEngineStarting the Engine1. Raise the roll bar up and lock it into place, sit on theseat, and fasten the seat belt.21