Toro 07299 Operator's Manual page 5

• Failure to operate the vehicle safely may result in an
accident, tip over of the vehicle, and serious injury
or death. Drive carefully. To prevent tipping or loss
of control:
– Use extreme caution, reduce speed, and maintain
a safe distance around sand traps, ditches, creeks,
ramps, unfamiliar areas, or any areas that have
abrupt changes in ground conditions or elevation.
– Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
– Use extra caution when operating the vehicle on
wet surfaces, in adverse weather conditions, at
higher speeds, or with a full load. Stopping time
and distance will increase with a full load.
– Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from
reverse to forward or forward to reverse without
first coming to a complete stop.
– Slow down before turning. Do not attempt
sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe
driving actions that may cause a loss of vehicle
control.
– When dumping, do not let anyone stand behind
the vehicle and do not dump the load on anyone's
feet. Release the tailgate latches from the side of
the box, not from behind.
– Only operate the vehicle when the cargo box is
down and latched.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure
that no one is behind you. Back up slowly.
– Watch out for traffic when you are near or
crossing roads. Always yield the right of way
to pedestrians and other vehicles. This vehicle
is not designed for use on streets or highways.
Always signal your turns or stop early enough
so that other people know what you plan to do.
Obey all traffic rules and regulations.
– The electrical system of the vehicle can produce
sparks capable of igniting explosive materials.
Never operate the vehicle in or near an area
where there is dust or fumes in the air which are
explosive.
– If you are ever unsure about safe operation, stop
work and ask your supervisor.
• If the vehicle ever vibrates abnormally, stop
immediately, wait for all motion to stop, and inspect
the vehicle for damage. Repair all damage before
commencing operation.
• Before getting off of the seat:
1. Stop the movement of the vehicle.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Turn the key to Off.
4. Remove the key.
Note: If the vehicle is on an incline, block the
wheels after getting off of the vehicle.
5. Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area,
do not operate the machine; seek shelter.
Braking
• Slow down before you approach an obstacle. This
gives you extra time to stop or turn away. Hitting
an obstacle can damage the vehicle and its contents.
More important, it can injure you and your passenger.
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) has a major impact on
your ability to stop and/or turn. Heavy loads and
attachments make a vehicle harder to stop or turn.
The heavier the load, the longer it takes to stop.
• Decrease the vehicle speed if the cargo box has been
removed and there is no attachment on the vehicle.
The braking characteristics change and fast stops
may cause the rear wheels to lock up, which may
affect the control of the vehicle.
• Turf and pavement are much more slippery 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 while putting light pressure on the
brake pedal. This will dry the brakes out.
Operating on Hills
WARNING
Operating the vehicle on a hill may cause tipping
or rolling of the vehicle, or the engine may stall and
you could lose headway on the hill. This could
result in personal injury.
• Do not operate machine on excessively steep
slopes.
• Do not accelerate quickly or slam on the brakes
when backing down a hill, especially with a load.
• If the engine stalls or you lose headway on a
hill, slowly back straight down the hill. Never
attempt to turn the vehicle around.
• Operate the vehicle slowly on a hill and use
caution.
• Avoid turning on a hill.
• Reduce your load and the speed of the vehicle.
• Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a load.
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