Toro 30874 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Groundsmaster 4500--D/4700--DPage 1 -- 2Safety
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
dependent upon the design and configuration of the ma-
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-
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.
Additional copies of the Operator’s Manual areavailable
on the internet at www.Toro.com.
2. Keep all shields, 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.
3. Before machine operation, tighten any loose nuts,
bolts or screws to ensure machine is in safe operating
condition.
4. Assure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine cannot be started unless t raction pedal is in
NEUTRAL and cutting decks are DISENGAGED.
5. 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 to within an inch of
the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.