Toro 07280TC Operator's Manual page 5

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.
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
Operating the vehicle on a hill may cause
tipping or rolling of the vehicle, or the motor
may stall and you could lose headway on the
hill. This could result in personal injury.
• Do not operate on excessively steep slopes.
• Do not accelerate quickly or slam on the
brakes when backing down a hill, especially
with a load.
• If the batteries run low 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.
These extra cautions need to be taken when operating
the vehicle on a hill:
• Slow down before starting up or down a hill.
• If the batteries run low or you begin to lose headway
while climbing a hill, gradually apply the brakes and
slowly back straight down the hill.
• Turning while traveling up or down hills can be
dangerous. If you have to turn while on a hill, do
it slowly and cautiously. Never make sharp or fast
turns.
• Heavy loads affect stability. Reduce the weight of the
load and your speed when operating on hills or if
the load has a high center of gravity. Secure the load
to prevent it from shifting and take extra care when
hauling loads that shift easily (liquid, rock, sand, etc.).
• Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a load.
Stopping while going down a hill will take longer
than stopping on level ground. If the vehicle must
be stopped, avoid sudden speed changes, which may
initiate tipping or rolling of the vehicle. Do not slam
on the brakes when rolling backward, as this may
cause the vehicle to overturn.
• We strongly recommend installing the optional
ROPS Kit when operating on hilly terrain.
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