Groundsmaster 4000--D/4010--DPage 1 -- 2Safety
General Safety Instructions
TheGroundsmaster 4000-Dand4010--D aretestedand
certified by Toro for compliance with existing safety
standards and specifications. Although hazard control
and accident prevention partially are dependent upon
the design and configuration of the machine, these fac-
tors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern
and proper training of the personnel involved in the op-
eration, transport, maintenance and storage of the ma-
chine. Improperuse ormaintenance of the machine can
result in injury or death. To reduce the potential for injury
or death, comply with the following safety instructions.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
1. Review and understand the contents of the Opera-
tor’s Manual and Operator’s DVD before starting and
operating the vehicle. Become familiar with the controls
and know how to stop the vehicle and engine quickly.
Additional copies ofthe Operator’sManual are available
on the internet at www.Toro.com.
2. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible or
damaged, repair or replace it before operating the ma-
chine. Also tighten any loosenuts, bolts or screws to en-
sure machine is in safe operating condition.
3. Assure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so
engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is in
NEUTRAL and cutting decks are DISENGAGED.
4. Since diesel fuel is highly flammable, handle it care-
fully:
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not remove fueltank cap while engineis hotor
running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to withinan inch of
the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.