General Safety Instructions
The GROUNDSMASTER 4000-D is tested and certified
by Toro for compliance with existing safety standards
and specifications. Although hazard control and acci-
dentpreventionpartiallyaredependentuponthedesign
and configuration of the machine, these factors are also
dependent upon the awareness, concern and proper
trainingofthepersonnelinvolvedintheoperation,trans-
port, maintenance and storage of the machine. Improp-
eruseormaintenanceofthemachinecanresultininjury
ordeath.Toreducethepotentialforinjuryordeath,com-
ply with the following safety instructions.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
1.
Review and understand the contents of the Opera-
4. Since diesel fuel is highly flammable, handle it care-
fully:
tor’s Manual and Operator’s DVD before starting and
operating the vehicle. Become familiar with the controls
and know how to stop the vehicle and engine quickly.
AdditionalcopiesoftheOperator’s Manualareavailable
on the internet at www.Toro.com.
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Donotremove fueltank capwhileengineishotor
running.
2.
Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible or
damaged, repair or replace it before operating the ma-
chine. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws toen-
sure machine is in safe operating condition.
D. Fillfuel tank outdoors and only towithin an inchof
the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
3.
Assure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is in
NEUTRAL and cutting decks are DISENGAGED.
While Operating
1.
Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
5. Before getting off the seat:
chine.
A. Ensure that traction pedal is in neutral.
B. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Before starting the engine:
A. Apply the parking brake.
C. Disengage cutting decks and wait for blades to
stop.
B. Make sure traction pedal is in neutral and the
PTO switch is OFF (disengaged).
D. Stop engine and remove key from switch.
C. After engine isstarted, releaseparking brakeand
keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not move.
If movement is evident, the traction pedal linkage is
adjusted incorrectly; therefore, shut engine off and
adjust until machine does not move when traction
pedal is released.
E. Toro recommends that anytime the machine is
parked (short or long term), the cutting decks should
be lowered to the ground. This relieves pressure
from the lift circuit and eliminates the risk of cutting
decks accidentally lowering to the ground.
F. Donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsarechocked
or blocked.
3.
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
4.
engineisrunningorsoonafteritisstopped.Theseareas
could be hot enough to cause burns.
Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
Safety
Groundsmaster 4000--D
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