While Operating - Toro 41581 Operator's Manual

• Since fuel is highly flammable, handle it carefully.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Do not remove the cap from the fuel tank when the
engine is hot or running.
– Do not smoke while handling fuel.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors, and fill it to about 1 inch
(25 mm) below the top of the tank (the bottom of
the filler neck). Do not overfill it.
– Wipe up any spilled fuel.

While Operating

Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
• The operator and passenger should remain seated
whenever the sprayer is in motion. The operator should
keep both hands on the steering wheel whenever
possible, and the passenger should use the hand holds
provided. Keep your arms and legs within the sprayer
body at all times.
• Drive slower and turn less sharply when you are
carrying a passenger. Remember your passenger may
not be expecting you to brake or turn and may not be
ready.
• Always watch out for and avoid low overhangs such as
tree limbs, door jambs, and overhead walkways. Ensure
that there is enough room overhead to easily clear the
sprayer and your head.
• Failure to operate the sprayer safely may result in an
accident, tip over of the sprayer, 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 sprayer 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 sprayer control.
– 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 sprayer 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 and exhaust systems of the sprayer
can produce sparks capable of igniting explosive
materials. Never operate the sprayer 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.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is
running or soon after it has stopped. These areas may be
hot enough to cause burns.
• If the machine ever vibrates abnormally, stop
immediately, wait for all motion to stop, and inspect the
sprayer for damage. Repair all damage before resuming
operation.
• Before getting off of the seat:
A. Stop the movement of the machine.
B. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and set
the parking brake.
C. Turn the ignition key to Off.
D. Remove the ignition key.
Note: If the sprayer is stopped on an incline, block the
wheels after getting off the sprayer.
Braking
• Slow down before you approach an obstacle. This gives
you extra time to stop or turn away. Hitting an obstacle
can damage the sprayer 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 or turn. Heavy loads and
attachments make a sprayer harder to stop or turn. The
heavier the load, the longer it takes to stop.
• Turf and pavement are much slipperier 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 ensure that
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