Toro 07359 Operator's Manual page 6

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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.
– Remove key from ignition.
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Do not touch engine, transmission, 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.
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If the machine ever vibrates abnormally, stop the machine
immediately, turn engine off, wait for all motion to
stop and inspect for damage. Repair all damage before
resuming operation.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
Braking
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Slow down before you approach an obstacle. This gives
you extra time to stop or turn away. Hitting an obstacle
can injure you and your passenger. In addition, it can
damage the machine and its contents.
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Gross vehicle weight (GVW) has a major impact on your
ability to stop and/or turn. Heavy loads and attachments
make the machine harder to stop or turn. The heavier
the load, the longer it takes to stop. Refer to
Cargo Box (page 22) for more information.
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Decrease the speed of the machine if the cargo box has
been removed and there is no attachment installed on
the machine. The braking characteristics change and fast
stops may cause the rear wheels to lock up, which will
affect the control of the machine.
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Turf and pavement are much more slippery when they are
wet. It can take 2 to 4 times longer to stop the machine
on wet surfaces as on dry surfaces. If you drive through
deep-standing water and 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 that they work
properly. If they do not, drive slowly on a level ground
while putting light pressure on the brake pedal. This will
dry the brakes out.
Operating on Hills
WARNING
Operating the machine on a hill may cause tipping
or rolling of the machine, or the engine may stall
and you could lose headway on the hill. This could
result in personal injury.
• Do not operate machine on excessively steep
slopes.
• Do not accelerate quickly or slam on the brakes
when backing down a hill, especially with a load.
• If the engine stalls or you lose headway on a
hill, slowly back straight down the hill. Never
attempt to turn the machine around.
• Operate the machine slowly on a hill and use
caution.
• Avoid turning on a hill.
• Reduce your load and the speed of the machine.
• Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a load.
These extra cautions need to be taken when operating the
machine on a hill:
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Slow the machine down before starting up or down a hill.
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If the engine stalls or you begin to lose momentum while
climbing a hill, gradually apply the brakes and slowly back
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the machine straight down the hill.
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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.
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Heavy loads affect stability. Reduce the weight of the
load and your ground speed when operating on hills or if
the load has a high center of gravity. Secure the load to
the cargo box of the machine to prevent the load from
shifting. Take extra care when hauling loads that shift
easily (liquid, rock, sand, etc.).
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Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a load. Stopping
while going down a hill will take longer than stopping
on level ground. If the machine must be stopped, avoid
sudden speed changes, which may initiate tipping or
rolling of the machine. Do not slam on the brakes
when rolling backward, as this may cause the machine
to overturn.
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If you will be using the machine on hilly terrain, you can
install the optional ROPS Kit.
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