General Safety Instructions
The Groundsmaster 4500-D and 4700--D have been
tested and certified by TORO for compliance with exist-
ing safety standards and specifications. Although haz-
ard control and accident prevention partially are
dependentuponthedesignandconfiguration ofthema-
chine, these factors are also dependent upon the
awareness, concern and proper training of the person-
nel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the machine. Improper use or mainte-
nance of the machine can result in injury or death. To re-
duce the potential for injury or death, comply 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 Manuals 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.
chine.
Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
4. Donottouchengine,exhaustsystemcomponents or
radiator while engine is running or soon after it is
stopped. These areas could be hot enough to cause
burns.
2.
Before starting the engine:
A. Engage the parking brake.
5.
Before getting off the seat:
B. Make sure traction pedal is in neutral and the
PTO switch is OFF (disengaged).
A. Ensure that traction pedal is in neutral.
B. Engage parking brake.
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 traction pedal linkage until machine does not
move when traction pedal is released.
C. Disengage PTO and wait for deck blades to stop.
D. Stop engine and remove key from switch.
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.
3.
Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
F. Donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsarechocked
or blocked.
Safety
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Groundsmaster 4500--D/4700--D
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