Braking - Toro Workman 07390 Operator's Manual

Repair all damage to the machine before you start
operation again.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If you
see lightning, do not operate the machine; seek
shelter.

Braking

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Slow down the machine 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.
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Decrease the speed of the machine if the
cargo been is 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 affects 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 than 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 ensure that they work properly.
If they do not, drive slowly on level ground while
putting light pressure on the brake pedal. This
dries out the brakes.
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 the machine on excessively
steep slopes.
• Do not accelerate quickly or slam
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.
Do not 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.
Take these precautions 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 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. Do not 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 bed 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 takes longer than
stopping on level ground. If you must stop the
machine, 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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