Toro Wheel Horse 268H Lawn and Garden Tractor Operators Manual
260 Series
The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight information. “Important” calls attention to special mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
The left and right side of the machine is determined by sitting on the seat in the normal operator’s position.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to the product. Although we design, produce and market safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for using the product properly and safely. You are also responsible for training persons, who you allow to use the product, about safe operation.
Toro Wheel Horse 268H Lawn and Garden Tractor Operators Manual
General Operation
1.Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the operator’s manual and on the machine before starting.
2.Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine.
3.Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
4.Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
5.Never carry passengers.
6.Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
7.Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.
8.Slow down before turning. Sharp turns on any terrain may cause loss of control.
9.Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove the ignition and “Key Choice” keys before dismounting.
10.Turn off blades when not mowing.
11.Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from attachment discharge area, underside of mower and any moving parts while engine is running.
12.Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute.
13.Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
14.Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
15.Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
