Toro Recycler 55 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 11

on the dipstick is at the correct level; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
6. Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
Adjusting the Cutting
Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you
into contact with the moving blade, causing
serious injury.
• Shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing
when adjusting the cutting height.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler
will be hot and can severely burn you.
Keep away from the hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all the wheels
to the same height; refer to
Figure 13
1. Raise the machine
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Figure 13.
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2. Lower the machine
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose
jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine,
remove the electric-start button (electric-start
model only), and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
•
When you release the blade-control bar, the
engine should shut off and the blade should stop
within 3 seconds. If not, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
•
Keep bystanders, especially small children, out of
the operating area. Stop the machine if anyone
enters the area.
•
Always look down and behind you before moving
the machine in reverse.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lighting.
•
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in
wet conditions.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause the
machine to overturn or cause you to lose your
balance or footing.
•
If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, remove the key
(if equipped), wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect the wire from the spark plug before
examining the machine for damage. Make all
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
•
Before leaving the operating position, shut off
the engine, remove the electric-start button
(electric-start model only), and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
•
If the engine has been running the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from
the hot muffler.
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