Toro 5900 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Groundsmaster 5900/5910Page 1 -- 2Safety
General Safety Instructions
The Groundsmaster 5900 and 5910 are tested and cer-
tified by Toro for compliance with existing safety stan-
dards and specifications. Although hazard control and
accident prevention partially are dependent upon the
design and configuration of the machine, these factors
are also dependent upon the awareness, concern and
proper training of the personnel involved in the opera-
tion, transport, maintenance and storage of the ma-
chine. Improperuse ormaintenance 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,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
1. Review and understand the contents of the Opera-
tor’s Manual and Operator’s DVD before starting and
operating the machine. Become familiar with the con-
trols and know how to stop the machine and engine
quickly. Additional copies of the Operator’s Manual are
available 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 ma-
chine. Also tighten any loosenuts, 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 PTO switch is OFF (disengaged).
4. Since diesel fuel is flammable, handle it c arefully:
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not remove fueltank cap while engineis hot or
running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to withinan inch of
the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill
fuel tank.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.