Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

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4Operation• Do not operate the engine in a confined space wheredangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.• Before attempting to start the engine, disengage allblade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.• Do not use on slopes of more than– 5 when mowing on side hills;– 10 when mowing uphill;– 15 when mowing downhill.• Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope. Travelon grass slopes requires particular care. To guardagainst overturning:– do not stop or start suddenly when going up ordownhill;– engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear,especially when travelling downhill;– machine speeds should be kept low on slopes andduring tight turns;– stay alert for humps and hollows and other hiddenhazards;• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.– Use only approved drawbar hitch points.– Limit loads to those you can safely control.– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.• Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfacesother than grass.• When using any attachments, never direct discharge ofmaterial toward bystanders nor allow anyone near themachine while in operation.• Never operate the machine with damaged guards orwithout safety protective devices in place.• Do not change the engine governor settings oroverspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessivespeed can increase the hazard of personal injury.• Before leaving the operator’s position:– disengage the power take-off and lower theattachments;– change into neutral and set the parking brake;– stop the engine and remove the key.• Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, anddisconnect the spark plug wire or remove the ignitionkey– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;– before checking, cleaning or working on thelawnmower;– after striking a foreign object. Inspect thelawnmower for damage and make repairs beforerestarting and operating the equipment;– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (checkimmediately).• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting ornot in use.• Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment– before refuelling;– before removing the grass catcher;– before making height adjustment unless adjustmentcan be made from the operator’s position.• Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, ifthe engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn thefuel off at the conclusion of mowing.Maintenance and Storage• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure theequipment is in safe working condition.• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside abuilding where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.• Allow the engine to cool before storing in anyenclosure.• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass,leaves, or excessive grease.• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear ordeterioration.• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be doneoutdoors.• When machine is to be parked, stored or leftunattended, lower the cutting means unless a positivemechanical lock is used.