Reelmaster 4000–D
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Safety
While Operating
10. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust is hazardous and could be
deadly.
11. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
chine.
12. Check interlock switches daily for proper operation.
If a switch fails, replace it before operating the machine.
The interlock system is for your protection, so do not by-
pass it. Replace all interlock switches every two years.
13. 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.
14. Before starting the engine each day, test lamps,
warning buzzer and signal lights to assure proper opera-
tion.
15. Pay attention when using the machine. To prevent
loss of control:
A. Mow only in daylight or when there is good artifi-
cial light.
B. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
C. Be extremely careful when operating close to
sand traps, ditches, creeks, steep hillsides or other
hazards.
D. Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts. Use ground speed limiter
lever to set pedal travel so excessive ground speed
will be avoided during mowing and transport.
E. Look to the rear to assure no one is behind the
machine before backing up.
F. Watch for traffic when near or crossing roads. Al-
ways yield the right–of–way.
G. Reduce speed when driving downhill.
16. Keep hands, feet, andclothing away from moving
parts and the reels.
17. Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop sud-
denly when traveling uphill or downhill.
18. Operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive
on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills may
cause loss of control and vehicle to tip or roll possibly re-
sulting in personal injury or death.
19. When operating 4 wheel drive machine, always use
the seat belt and ROPS together and have seat pivot re-
taining pin installed.
20. If engine stalls or loses headway and cannot make
it to the top of a slope, do not turn machine around. Al-
ways back slowly straight down the slope.
21. Raise cutting units and latch them securely in trans-
port position before driving from one work area to anoth-
er.
22. Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These areas
could be hot enough to cause burns.
23. If cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates abnor-
mally, stop immediately, turn engine off, set parking
brake and wait for all motion to stop. Inspect for damage.
If reel or bedknife is damaged, repair or replace it before
operating. Do not attempt to free blocked cutting unit by
moving Mow/Backlap lever rapidly between FORWARD
and BACKLAP. Damage to hydraulic system may result.
Lever should easily return and hold in the STOP posi-
tion.
24. Before getting off the seat:
A. Move traction pedal to neutral.
B. Set parking brake.
C. Disengage cutting units and wait for reels to
stop.
D. Stop engine and remove key from switch.
E. Do not park on slopes unless wheels are
chocked or blocked.
25. The optional TORO tow bar is for emergency towing
only. Use only the special tow bar if it becomes neces-
sary to tow machine. Use trailer for normal transport.