Service Manual
SAFETY INFORMATION
This safety symbol means
WARNING or CAUTION,
TION Read the instruction
because
it
has to do wlth safety.
Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or
death.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
INSTRUC-
This manual is intended as a service and repair
manual only. The safety instructions provided in
this manual are for the troubleshooting and service
of the engine only. The individual Operator's
Manual
will contain safety information on the operation of
the complete product powered by the
GTS
150
engine. Operator's manuals with complete opera-
tional safety instructions are available through:
The Toro Company
Publications Department
8111
Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis,
MN
55430
U.S.A.
SAFETY
TIPS
Avoid lacerations and amputations ...
Stay clear of all moving parts whenever the engine is
running. Treat
all
normally moving parts as
if
they
were moving whenever the engine is running or has
the potential to start.
Avoid burns...
Do
not touch the engine while running or shortly after
running.
Avoid fails. ...
Do
not operate the mower on slippery surfaces or
if
footing is questionable.
Avoid fires and falls...
Wipe up any spilled fuel or
oil.
Avoid asphyxiation
....
Never operate
an
engine in a confined area without
proper ventilation.
Avoid eye injuries
....
Wear eye protection when working with springs or
cables and when running engine.
Avoid unexpected starting of engine
...
Always turn
off
key and disconnect spark plug wire
before attempting any cleaning, adjustment or repair.
Avoid fires and explosions
...
Use
a
container designed for gasoline. Avoid spill-
ing gasoline and never smoke while working around
gasoline.
Avoid accidental misuse of fuel.
..
Always store fuel
in
a properly labeled container
that is designed for gasoline.
Avoid injury due to inferior parts
...
Use only Toro original parts to insure that important
safety criteria are met.
Avoid injury to bystanders
...
Always clear the area of bystanders before starting
or testing
a
lawn mower.
Avoid injury due to projectiles
...
Always clear the area to be mowed of sticks, rocks
and other debris that could be picked up and thrown
by the mower.
Safety information
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GTS
150