– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of
lightning.
• Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle.
• Do not change the governor speed or overspeed the
engine.
• Use accessories and attachments approved by Toro only.
Slope Safety
• Establish your own procedures and rules for operating on
slopes. These procedures must include surveying the site
to determine which slopes are safe for machine operation.
Always use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
• Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. Operating the machine on any slope requires extra
caution.
• Operate the machine at a lower speed when you are on a
slope.
• If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a slope, do
not do it.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop
or shift while on a slope.
• A rollover can occur before the tires lose traction.
• Avoid operating the machine on wet grass. Tires may
lose traction; regardless if the brakes are available and
functioning.
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on a
slope.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
suddenly change the speed or direction of the machine.
• Do not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, or bodies of water. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or the
edge caves in. Establish a safety area between the machine
and any hazard (2 machine widths).
Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the mower
blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
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Figure 14
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle in the FAST
position (Figure 15).
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Figure 15
Disengaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
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Figure 16
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