Operator's Manual
D. Look behind machine before backing up.
E. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
F. Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch,
creek, or hazard.
G. Reduce speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on a hillside.
H. The cutting deck must be lowered when
going down slopes for steering control.
To maintain machine control, 35 lb. of weight must
be mounted on rear of traction unit before using the
TRIFLEX 88" cutting unit. More weight may be required
in some steeper slope conditions.
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 resulting in personal injury or death.
Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop
suddenly when traversing slopes or when traveling
uphill or downhill.
When operating a machine with ROPS (roll over
protection system) always use seat belt and make sure
seat pivot retaining pin is installed.
Make sure seat belt can be removed quickly if
machine is driven or rolls into a pond or lake.
If engine stalls or machine loses headway and
cannot make it to the top of a slope, do not turn
machine around. Always back slowly straight down the
slope.
The grass deflector(s) must always be installed
and in lowest position on the cutting unit. This product
is designed to drive objects into the ground where they
lose energy quickly in grassy areas. However, don't
take an injury risk!! When a person or pet appears
unexpectedly in or near the mowing area, STOP
MOWING. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards,
can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume
mowing until area is cleared.
Never raise the cutting unit or other attached
implement while the blades or other parts are rotating.
If cutting blades or other implement components
strike a solid object or the machine vibrates
abnormally, disengage PTO, move throttle to SLOW,
set parking brake, and shut engine off. Remove key
from switch to prevent possibility of accidental starting.
Check cutting unit or other implement and traction unit
for damage and defective parts. Repair any damage
before restarting the engine and operating the
implement or cutting unit. Assure cutting unit blades
are in good condition and blade bolts are torqued to
proper specifications (See Cutting Deck Operator's
Manual).
To stop machine, remove foot from traction pedal
and use brakes. Gradually reversing the traction pedal
can provide additional braking.
Do not touch engine, muffler, or radiator while
engine is running or soon after it has stopped. These
areas could be hot enough to cause a burn.
Lower the cutting unit or other attached implement
to the ground and remove key from switch whenever
machine is left unattended.
Before getting off the seat:
A. Move traction pedal to neutral position and
remove foot from pedal.
B. Set the parking brake and disengage the
PTO.
C. Shut the engine off and remove key from
ignition switch. Wait for all movement to stop
before getting off the seat.
Remove key from ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing,
adjusting, or storing the machine.
If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is
desired, contact an Authorized TORO Distributor.
To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and
accumulations of dirt.
If the cutting unit discharge area ever plugs,
disengage PTO and shut engine off before removing
the obstruction.
Make sure machine is in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check all
cutting unit blade mounting bolts frequently to assure
they are torqued to proper specifications (See Cutting
Deck Operator's Manual).
Periodically inspect the roll bar and roll bar
mounting. Replace, if necessary. Do not modify roll
over protection frames or structures because they are
specifically designed, sized, located, and tested for
injury reduction. If a rollover occurs, a modified ROPS
will not provide adequate protection.
Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight,
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search for
leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
have sufficient force to penetrate skin and do serious
damage. If fluid is ejected into the skin, it must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.