Toro 07362 Operator's Manual page 6

vehicle body at all times. Never carry passengers
in the box or on attachments. Remember your
passenger may not be expecting you to brake or turn
and may not be ready.
• Never overload your vehicle. Name plate (located
under middle of dash) shows load limits for vehicle.
Never overfill attachments or exceed the vehicle
maximum GVW.
• When starting the engine:
– Sit on operator's seat and ensure parking brake
is engaged.
– Disengage PTO (if so equipped) and return hand
throttle lever to OFF position (if so equipped).
– Make sure the hydraulic lift lever is in the center
position.
– Move shift lever to NEUTRAL and depress
clutch pedal.
– Keep foot off accelerator pedal.
– Turn ignition switch to ON position. When
glow plug indicator goes off, engine is ready to
START.
– Turn ignition key to START.
Note: The glow plug indicator will turn on, for an
additional 15 seconds, when the switch returns to
the START position.
• Using the machine demands attention. Failure to
operate vehicle safely may result in an accident, tip
over of 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, any unfamiliar areas or other hazards.
– Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
– Use caution when operating vehicle on a steep
slope. Normally travel straight up and down
slopes. Reduce speed when making sharp turns
or when turning on hillsides. Avoid turning on
hillsides whenever possible.
– Use extra caution when operating vehicle on wet
surfaces, at higher speeds or with a full load.
Stopping time will increase with a full load. Shift
into a lower gear before starting up or down a
hill.
– When loading bed, distribute load evenly. Use
extra caution if the load exceeds the dimensions
of the vehicle/bed. Operate vehicle with extra
caution when handling off–center loads that
cannot be centered. Keep loads balanced and
secure to prevent them from shifting.
– Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from
reverse to forward or forward to reverse without
first coming to a complete stop.
– Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers
or other unsafe driving actions that may cause a
loss of vehicle control.
– Do not pass another vehicle traveling in the same
direction at intersections, blind spots, or at other
dangerous locations.
– When dumping, do not let anyone stand behind
vehicle and do not dump load on any one's feet.
Release tailgate latches from side of box, not
from behind.
– Keep all bystanders away. Before backing up,
look to the rear and assure no one is behind the
vehicle. Back up slowly.
– Watch out for traffic when 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 other persons
know what you plan to do. Obey all traffic rules
and regulations.
– Never operate vehicle in or near an area where
there is dust or fumes in the air which are
explosive. The electrical and exhaust systems
of the vehicle can produce sparks capable of
igniting explosive materials.
– Always watch out for and avoid low over hangs
such as tree limbs, door jambs, over head
walkways, etc. Make sure there is enough room
over head to easily clear the vehicle and your
head.
– If ever unsure about safe operation, STOP
WORK and ask your supervisor.
• Do not touch engine, transaxle, radiator, muffler or
muffler manifold while engine is running or soon
after it has stopped because these areas may be hot
enough to cause burns.
• If the machine ever vibrates abnormally, stop
immediately, turn engine off, wait for all motion
to stop and inspect for damage. Repair all damage
before resuming operation.
• Before getting off the seat:
– Stop movement of the machine.
– Lower bed.
– Shut engine off and wait for all movement to
stop.
– Set parking brake.
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