During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
• W ear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. T ie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry .
• Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur .
• Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury . Shut of f the engine and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
• When you release the blade-control bar , the
engine should shut of f and the blade should stop
within 3 seconds. If not, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer .
• Keep bystanders out of the operating area. Keep
small children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult who is
not operating the machine. Stop the machine if
anyone enters the area.
• Always look down and behind you before moving
the machine in reverse.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
• W et grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. A void mowing in
wet conditions.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view .
• Do not direct the discharge material toward
anyone. A void discharging material against a wall
or obstruction; material may ricochet toward you.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.
• W atch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause you
to lose your balance or footing.
• If the machine strikes an object or starts to
vibrate, immediately shut of f the engine, wait for
all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the wire
from the spark plug before examining the machine
for damage. Make all necessary repairs before
resuming operation.
• Before leaving the operating position, shut of f the
engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
• If the engine has been running, it will be hot and
can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot
engine.
• Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
an odorless, deadly poison.
• Check the grass catcher components and the
discharge chute frequently for any wear or
deterioration and replace them with genuine T oro
parts when necessary .
Slope Safety
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
• Mow with caution near drop-of fs, ditches, or
embankments.
Starting the Engine
1. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
(A of Figure 13 ).
2. Pull the recoil-start handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply , and allow it to
return to the rope guide on the handle slowly (B
of Figure 13 ).
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Figure 13
Note: If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
Using the Self-Propel Drive
T o operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace
with you ( Figure 14 ).
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