• Wear appropriate clothing, including eye-protection; long pants and substantial, slip-
resistant footwear. Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from moving
parts.
• Allow machine components to cool before performing maintenance.
• If possible, do not perform maintenance while the engine is running. Keep away from
moving parts.
• Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, which is lethal if inhaled.
• Support the machine with jack stands whenever you work under the machine.
• Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.
• Keep all parts of the machine in good working condition and all hardware tightened.
• Replace all worn or damaged decals.
• To ensure safe, optimal performance of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement
parts. Replacement parts made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such
use could void the product warranty.
Engine Safety
• Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase.
• Do not change the governor speed or overspeed the engine.
Electrical System Safety
• Disconnect the battery before repairing the machine. Disconnect the negative terminal
first and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal first and the negative last.
• Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away from sparks and flames.
Unplug the charger before connecting or disconnecting the battery. Wear protective
clothing and use insulated tools.
Cooling System Safety
• Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning; keep out of reach from children and
pets.
• Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching a hot radiator and surrounding parts
can cause severe burns.
– Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes before removing the radiator cap.
– Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and open the cap slowly to allow steam to
escape.
Hydraulic System Safety
• Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is injected into skin. Injected fluid must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor.
• Ensure that all hydraulic-fluid hoses and lines are in good condition and all hydraulic
connections and fittings are tight before applying pressure to the hydraulic system.
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