Toro 2300-D, 2600D service manual While Operating, Safety, Page 1 ±, Reelmaster 2300±D/2600±D

5.Do not carry passengers on the machine. Keep ev- eryone, especially children and pets, away from the ar- eas of operation.

6.Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place. lf a shield, safety device or decal is damaged, malfunc- tioning or illegible, repair or replace it before operating the machine.

7.Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma- chine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing because it could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause personal in- jury.

8.Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a helmet is advisable and required by some Iocal or- dinances and insurance regulations.

9.Make sure the work area is clear of objects which might be picked up and thrown by the reels.

10.Fill the fuel tank with diesel fuel before starting the engine. Avoid spilling any fuel. Since fuel is highly flam- mable, handle it carefully.

A.Use an approved fuel container.

B.Do not remove the cap from the fuel tank when engine is hot or running.

C.Do not smoke while handling diesel fuel.

D.Fill fuel tank outdoors and not over one inch from the top of the tank, (bottom of the filler neck). Do not overfill.

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11.Do not run the engine in a confined area without ad- equate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and could be deadly.

12.Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma- chine.

13.Check interlock switches daily for proper operation (see Checking Interlock Switches of the Operator's Manual). Do not rely entirely on safety switches; shut off engine before getting off the seat. If a switch fails, re- place it before operating the machine. The interlock sys- tem is for your protection, so do not bypass it. Replace all interlock switches every two years.

14.When starting the engine:

A.Engage parking brake.

B.Be sure traction pedal is in neutral and reel drive is in the disengage position.

C.After the engine starts, release parking brake and keep foot off the traction pedal. The machine must not move. If movement is evident, the neutral control linkage is incorrectly adjusted: therefore, shut engine off and adjust until the machine does not move when the traction pedal is released (see Adjusting Transmission for Neutral of the Opera- tor's Manual).

D.Hills over 15 degrees should be mowed up and down, not side to side (see Slope Gauge of the Op- erator's Manual).

E.Mowing hills may be dangerous. Hills over 20 degrees should not be mowed (see Slope Gauge of the Operator's Manual).

F.Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards. Use extreme care when operating close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, steep hillsides or other hazards.

G.Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid sudden stops and starts. Use reverse pedal for braking. The cutting units must be lowered when going down slopes for steering control.

H.Before backing up, look to the rear and assure that no one is behind the machine. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads. Always yield the right of way.

15.Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts and the reel discharge area. Grass baskets, if so equipped, must be in place during reel operation for maximum safety.

16.This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A) at the operator position. Ear protectors are recom- mended for prolonged exposure to reduce the potential of permanent hearing damage.

17.Raise the cutting units when driving from one work area to another.

18.Do not touch engine, muffler, exhaust pipe, or hy- draulic tank while engine is running or soon after it has stopped. These areas could be hot enough to cause burns.

19.If a cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates ab- normally, stop cutting unit immediately. Turn the engine off, wait for all motion to stop and inspect for damage. A damaged  or bedknife must be repaired or re- placed before operation is continued.

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