Supervisor's Responsibilities; Before Operating; While Operating - Toro 07362 Operator's Manual

dependent upon the awareness, concern, and proper
training of the personnel involved in the operation,
maintenance and storage of the machine. Improper use
or maintenance of the machine can result in injury or
death.
This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for off–road
use only. its ride and handling will have a different
feel than what drivers experience with passenger cars
or trucks. So take time to become familiar with your
Workman.
Not all of the attachments that adapt to the Workman
are covered in this manual. See the specific Operator's
Manual provided with attachment for additional safety
instructions. Read these manuals.
To reduce the potential for injury or death, comply
with the following safety instructions:

Supervisor's Responsibilities

• Make sure operators are thoroughly trained and
familiar with the Operator's Manual and all labels
on the vehicle.
• Be sure to establish your own special procedures and
work rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g.
slopes too steep for vehicle operation). Use the 3rd
High Lockout switch if high speed could result in a
safety or vehicle abuse situation.

Before Operating

• Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual. A
replacement manual is available by sending complete
model and serial number to: The Toro Company,
8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota
55420.
• Never allow children to operate the vehicle. Never
allow adults to operate it without proper instructions.
Only trained and authorized persons should operate
this vehicle. Make sure all operators are physically
and mentally capable of operating the vehicle.
• This vehicle is designed to carry only you, the
operator, and one passenger in the seat provided by
the manufacturer. Never carry any other passengers
on the vehicle.
• Never operate the vehicle when under the influence
of drugs or alcohol.
• Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the engine quickly.
• Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is malfunctioning,
illegible, or damaged, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or
sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or
jewelry which could get caught in moving parts and
cause personal injury.
• Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a
helmet is advisable and required by some local safety
and insurance regulations.
• Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
from the areas of operation.
• Before operating the vehicle, always check all parts
of the vehicle and any attachments. If something is
wrong, stop using vehicle. Make sure problem is
corrected before vehicle or attachment is operated
again.
• Since diesel fuel is highly flammable, handle it
carefully.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine
is hot or running.
– Do not smoke while handling fuel.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors and to about one inch
below top of tank (bottom of filler neck). Do
not overfill.
– Wipe up any spilled fuel.
• Operate the vehicle only outdoors or in a well
ventilated area.
• Use only an approved non–metal, portable fuel
container. Static electric discharge can ignite fuel
vapors in a ungrounded fuel container. Remove the
fuel container from the bed of the vehicle and place
on the ground away from the vehicle before filling.
Keep nozzle in contact with container while filling.
Remove equipment from vehicle bed before filling.
• Check the safety interlock system daily for proper
operation. If a switch should malfunction, replace
the switch before operating machine. After every
two years, replace the interlock switches in the safety
system, whether they are working properly or not.

While Operating

• Operator and passenger should use seat belts and
remain seated whenever the vehicle is in motion.
Operator should keep both hands on steering wheel,
whenever possible and passenger should use hand
holds provided. Keep arms and legs within the
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