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General Operation
Slope Operation
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation
on all slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under the
machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
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Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate this machine.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip
and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire,
toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade.
Stay behind the handle when the engine is
running.
Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep
slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall
accident.
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Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before
operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the
area.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. You could lose your footing or
balance.
Do not operate machine barefooted or while
wearing sandals. Always wear substantial
footwear.
Children
Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while moving backward.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
Never direct discharged material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other
than the operator.
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Do not operate machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other
safety protective devices in place and working.
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Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the
area.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to
a complete stop before cleaning the machine,
removing grass catcher, or unclogging the
discharge guard.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block
your view of a child.
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Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
Service
Do not operate machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Safe Handling of Gasoline
Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be
sure of your footing; walk; never run.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive.
Disengage the drive system, if so equipped,
before starting the engine.
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved gasoline container.
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Always wear eye protection when operating
machine.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
See manufacturer’s instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Only
use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, Toro Lawn Mower Manual |
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| Tags | Toro 20017 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Toro. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (CDT) - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT) - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT)
Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Lawn Mower |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | toro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Toro Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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