Toro HoverPro 450 Operator's Manual

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requires extra caution. Before using the machineon a slope, do the following:– Review and understand the slope instructionsin the manual.– Evaluate the site conditions of the day todetermine if the slope is safe for machineoperation. Use common sense and goodjudgment when performing this evaluation.Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, canquickly affect the operation of the machine ona slope.• Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firmhold on the handles. Walk; never run.• Trim across the face of slopes, never up and down.• Exercise extreme caution when changing directionon slopes.• Do not trim on steep slopes.• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling themachine toward you.• Avoid mowing on wet grass. Poor footing couldcause a slip-and-fall accident.• Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Tallgrass can hide obstacles.• Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, orembankments.• When using the machine, always keep both handson the handle.• When cutting from the top of a slope and you needa longer reach, use an approved extended handle.Fuel Shutoff Valveg364758Figure 211. Open (fuel shutoff valve) 2. Closed (fuel shutoff valve)• Rotate the handle of the fuel shutoff valvehorizontal to open the valve.• Rotate the handle of the fuel shutoff valve verticalto close the valve.Starting the Engine1. Open the fuel-shutoff valve; refer to Fuel ShutoffValve (page 13).2. Close the operator-presence bail against thehandlebar.g017334Figure 221. Handlebar 2. Operator-presence bail3. Place your foot on the deck and tilt the machinetoward you (Figure 23).g364773Figure 234. While holding the operator-presence bail, pullthe recoil-starter grip.Note: If the machine does not start after severalattempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealeror authorized Toro distributor.13