Hills; Loading And Dumping - Toro 07362 Operator's Manual

will reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury in the
unlikely event of a tipover, although the system cannot
protect the operator from all possible injuries.
Replace a damaged ROPS, do not repair or revise. Any
alteration of ROPS must be approved by manufacturer.
The best way to prevent accidents involving utility
vehicles is through continuous supervision and training
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
themselves with the proper operation of the utility
vehicle, to stay alert and to avoid actions or conditions
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 ROPS system and seat belts
and is following the instructions provided.

Hills

Tipping or rolling the vehicle on a hill will cause
serious personal injury.
• Do not operate the vehicle on steep slopes.
• If engine stalls or you lose headway on a hill,
never attempt to turn 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
controlling the vehicle on the hill and help you back
down the hill more safely.
Reduce the weight of the load if it is a steep hill or if the
load has high center of gravity. Remember, loads can
shift. Secure them.
Note: The Workman has excellent hill climbing ability.
The differential lock will increase this ability. Hill
climbing traction can also be increased by adding weight
to the rear of the vehicle in one of the following ways:
• Adding weight to inside of box, making sure it is
secured.
• Mounting wheel weights to rear wheels.
• Adding liquid ballast (calcium chloride) to rear tires.
• Traction will increase with no passenger in front
seat.

Loading And Dumping

The weight and position of the cargo and passenger
can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines.
Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits
described on the vehicle weight label.
The bed will lower whenever the dump lever
is pushed down, even when the engine is off.
Turning off the engine will NOT prevent the
box from lowering. Always place the safety
support on extended lift cylinder to hold box up
if you are not going to lower it right away.
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