Operating The Machine - Toro Workman Topdresser 1800 Operator's Manual

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Do not stand behind the machine when unloading.
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Unload the topdresser or disconnect it from the
vehicle only while on a level surface.
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Shut off the attachment when approaching
people, vehicles, vehicle crossings, or pedestrian
crossings.
Slope Safety
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Review the vehicle specifications to ensure that
you do not exceed its slope capabilities.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution.
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The operator must evaluate the site conditions
to determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation including surveying the site. Always
use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
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The operator must review the slope instructions
listed below for operating the machine on slopes.
Consider the operating conditions on that day to
determine whether to use the machine at the site.
Changes in the terrain can result in a change in
slope operation for the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
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Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
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Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
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Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards, or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.

Operating the Machine

1. Sit on the seat and engage the parking brake.
2. Disengage the PTO (if so equipped) and
move hand throttle lever to O
equipped).
3. Place the remote hydraulic-valve handle for the
Workman vehicle in the O
4. Set the transmission as follows:
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If your Workman vehicle has a manual
transmission, move the shift lever to the
N position and press the clutch lever.
EUTRAL
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If your Workman vehicle has a automatic
transmission, move the shift lever to the
P position.
ARK
5. Insert the key and rotate it clockwise to start the
engine. Release the key when the engine starts.
6. Practice starting, driving, and stopping the
Workman vehicle. Always read and understand
the Operator's Manual for the Workman vehicle
before using this machine.
7. Check for smooth operation of belt before
adding material in the hopper.
8. Place sand or other topdressing material in the
hopper. The maximum volume of material that
can be put into the hopper is 0.5 m³ (18 ft³).
Generally, sand weighs 1.6 kg/L (100 lb / ft³)
and could overload the Workman vehicle if more
than 635 to 680 kg (1400 to 1500 lb) are loaded
into the hopper.
Important:
When any other attachments,
such as the H.D. Hitch frame, are installed
on the Workman vehicle while using the
topdresser, the weight of those attachments
must be subtracted from the payload
capacity of the hopper.
A method for determining the total weight of your
attachments would be to place the rear tires on
a scale. The maximum weight capacity of the
rear axle of the Workman 3000/4000 series
vehicle is 1179 kg (2600 lb) and 1372 kg (3025
lb) for the Workman HD series vehicle.
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