Toro 07205 Operator's Manual page 23

ability to stop and/or turn. Heavier loads and heavier
attachments make a vehicle harder to stop or turn.
The heavier the load, the longer it takes to stop.
The braking characteristics also change with no bed
or attachment on the vehicle. Fast stops may cause
the rear wheels to lock up before the front wheels
lock up, which may affect the control of the vehicle.
It is a good idea to decrease vehicle speed with no
bed or attachment.
Turf and pavement are much slipperier when they are
wet. It can take 2 to 4 times as long to stop on wet
surfaces as on dry surfaces.
If you drive through standing water deep enough to
get the brakes wet, they will not work well until they
are dry. After driving through water, you should test
the brakes to make sure they work properly. If they
do not, drive slowly in first gear while putting light
pressure on the brake pedal. This will dry the
brakes.
Do not downshift for braking on icy or slippery sur-
faces (wet grass) or while going down a hill because
engine braking may cause skidding and loss of con-
trol. Shift to a lower gear before starting down a hill.
TIPOVERS
The TORO WORKMAN
bar, hip restraints, shoulder restraints and hand hold.
The Roll Over Protection System used on the vehicle
will reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury in the
unlikely event of a tipover, although the system can-
not protect the operator from all possible injuries.
Replace a damaged Roll Over Protection System; do
not repair or revise. Any alteration of the Roll Over
Protection System must be approved by the manu-
facturer.
The best way to prevent accidents involving utility
vehicles is through continuous supervision and train-
ing of operators and paying constant attention to the
area in which vehicle is being operated.
The best way for operators to prevent serious injury
or death to themselves or others, is to familiarize
® is equipped with a roll
themselves with the proper operation of the utility
vehicle, to stay alert and to avoid actions or condi-
tions which could result in a accident. In the event of
a tip over, the risk of serious injury or death will be
reduced if the operator is using the Roll-Over
Protection System and follows the instructions pro-
vided.
HILLS
WARNING
Tipping or rolling the vehicle on a hill will cause
serious personal injury.
• If the engine stalls or you lose headway on a
hill, never attempt to turn the vehicle around.
• Always back straight down a hill in reverse
gear.
• Never back down in neutral or with the clutch
depressed, using only the brakes.
• Never drive across a steep hill, always drive
straight up or down.
• Avoid turning on a hill
• Don't "drop the clutch" or slam on the brakes.
Sudden speed change can initiate tipover.
Use extra care when on hills. Never go on hills that
are extremely steep. Stopping while going down a
hill will take longer than on level ground. Turning
while going up or down a hill is more dangerous than
turning on the level. Turns while going down hill,
especially with the brakes on, and, turning up hill
while traversing a hill are particularly dangerous.
Even at a slow speed and without a load, tip overs
are more likely if you turn on a hill.
Slow down and shift into a lower gear before starting
up or down a hill. If you have to turn while on a hill,
do it as slowly and cautiously as possible. Never
make sharp or fast turns on a hill.
If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing
a steep hill, quickly apply the brakes, shift to neutral,
restart the engine and shift to reverse. At idle speed,
engine and transaxle drag will aid the brakes in con-
trolling the vehicle on the hill and help you back
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