Reelmaster 4000–D Page 1 – 1 Safety

Chapter 1

Safety
Table of Contents
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and Service 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS 4. . . . . . . . . .

General Safety Instructions

The Reelmaster 4000–D was tested and certified by
TORO for compliance with the B71.4–1984 specifica-
tions of the American National Standards Institute for
riding mowers when rear tires are filled with calcium
chloride and two rear wheel weight kits. Although haz-
ard control and accident prevention partially are depen-
dent 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 operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of
the machine. Improper use or maintenance of the ma-
chine can result in injury or death.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.

Before Operating

1. Read and understand the contents of the traction
unit and cutting unit operator’s manuals before operat-
ing the machine. To get replacement manuals, send
complete model and serial number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420–1196
2. Never allow children to operate the machine or
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
3. Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the machine and engine quickly.
4. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective or dam-
aged, repair or replace it before operating the machine.
5. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma-
chine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers or
when barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that
could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause
personal injury.
6. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some local or-
dinances and insurance regulations.
7. Make sure the work area is clear of objects which
might be picked up and thrown by the reels.
8. Do not carry passengers on the machine. Keep ev-
eryone, especially children and pets, away from the
areas of operation.
9. Since diesel fuel is highly flammable, handle it care-
fully:
A. Use an approved fuel container.
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
(25 mm) from the top of the tank, not the filler neck.
Do not overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Safety