Toro 30603 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Groundsmaster 4000--D/4010--DPage 1 -- 2Safety
General Safety Instructions
The Groundsmaster 4000-Dand 4010--D are tested and
certified by Toro for compliance with existing safety
standards and specifications. Although hazard control
and accident prevention partially are dependent upon
the design and configuration of the machine, these fac-
tors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern
and proper training of the personnel involved in the op-
eration, transport, maintenance and storage of the ma-
chine. Improper use or maintenance of the machine can
result in injury or death. To reduce the potential for injury
or death, comply with the following safety instructions.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death, com-
ply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
1. Review and understand the contents of the Opera-
tor’s Manual and O perator’s DVD before starting and
operating the vehicle. Become familiar with the controls
and know how to stop the vehicle and engine quickly.
Additional copies of the Operator’sManual areavailable
on the internet at www.Toro.com.
2. Keep all s hields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible or
damaged, repair or replace it before operating the m a-
chine. Also tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to en-
sure machine is in safe operating condition.
3. Assure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is in
NEUTRAL and cutting decks are DISENGAGED.
4. Since diesel fuel is flammable, handle it carefully:
A. Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
B. Do not remove fuel tank cap while engine is hot or
running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only towithin aninch of
the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.