comply with local regulations, such as required lights,slow moving vehicle signs, and reflectors.• Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks andflames away from battery.• Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure thatoriginal standards are maintained.• Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may bevoided if used with unapproved attachments.Slope Operation• Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks orwater. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.• Do not operate on slopes when grass is wet. Slipperyconditions reduce traction and could cause sliding andloss of control.• Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.from the operating area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that changethe operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn themachine.• Avoid sudden starts when operating uphill because themachine may tip backwards.• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose traction, disengage the attachment and proceedslowly off the slope.• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheelweights or counterweights to improve stability.• Use extreme care with all attachments. These can changethe stability of the machine and cause loss of control.Using the Rollover Protection System(ROPS)• Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position anduse the seat belt when operating the machine.• Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly inthe event of an emergency.• Be aware there is no rollover protection when the rollbar is down.• Check the area of operation and never fold the ROPS inareas where there are slopes, drop offs or water.• Lower the rollbar only when absolutely necessary. Donot wear the seat belt with the roll bar folded down.• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,doorways, electrical wires) before driving under anyobjects and do not contact them.Safety and Instructional DecalsSafety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potentialdanger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.117-32761. Engine coolant underpressure3. Warning—do not touch thehot surface.2. Explosion hazard—readthe Operator's Manual.4. Warning—read theOperator's Manual.Manufacturer's Mark1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the originalmachine manufacturer.106-23531. Electrical power point6