Service Manual

Chapter 1
Safety
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
While Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions
The Greensmaster 3100 has been tested and certified
for compliance with the B71.4-1984 specifications of the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for riding
mowers when 40 lbs. of ballast is added to rear wheel.
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the
personnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte-
nance and storage of the machine. Improper use or
maintenance of the machine can result in personal in-
jury or death. To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
While Doing Maintenance, Troubleshooting,
T
esting, Adjustments or Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
tenance, troubleshooting,
Obey the following safety instructions. Read
and understand these instructions before op-
erating the Greensmaster 3100 or doing main-
te sting,
adjustments or repairs. Failure to comply with
the safety instructions may result in per-
sonal injury.
CAUTION
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before
starting, operating, maintaining or repairing the ma-
chine. Replacement Operator’s Manuals are available
by sending complete Model and Serial Number of trac-
tion unit and cutting units to:
The Toro Company
811
1 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
Use the Model and Serial Number when referring to your
mach
ine. If you have questions about this Service Infor-
mation, please contact:
The Toro Company
Co
mmercial Service Department
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
2. Never allow children to operate the machine or adults
to op
erate it without proper instruction.
3. Become familiar with the controls and know how to
st
op 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-
ch
ine 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 advi
sable and required by some local ordi-
nances and insurance regulations.
7. Make sure the work area is clear of objects which
mig
ht be picked up and thrown by the reels.
Greensmaster
®
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