Controls; Operation - Toro Top Dresser 1800 Operator's Manual

Controls

Gate Metering Control
The black knobs on the left rear side of the machine are
used to adjust and lock the gate into the desired open height
position.
1. Loosen the black knob enough to allow it to slide freely
in the slot.
2. Set the gate into the desired position and tighten the
black knob to lock into position.
Rate Scale
Use rate scale to determine desired flow rate. Refer to Sand
Application Rate, page 11.
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Figure 14
1. Gate adjusting knob
2. Adjustment locking knob
3. Rate scale

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Warning
Rotating parts can grab or pinch. Stay clear
of brush and conveyor belt while unit is
running.
Safe operation begins before taking the vehicle out for a
day's work. Read and understand the operating instructions
in the Toro Workman operator's manual before using the
topdresser.
1. Sit on operator's seat and engage parking brake.
2. Disengage PTO (if so equipped) and return hand
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3. Place the Workman Remote Hydraulic Valve Handle in
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4. Move shift lever to NEUTRAL position and depress
5. Insert key into ignition switch and rotate it clockwise to
6. Practice starting, driving and stopping the Workman.
7. Check for smooth operation of belt before adding
8. Place sand or other topdressing material in the hopper.
Important
H.D. Hitch frame, are installed on the Workman 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 is 2600 pounds.
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Warning
The interlock switches are for the operator's
protection, so do not bypass them. Check
operation of the switches daily to assure
interlock system is operating on the
Workman. If a switch is malfunctioning
replace it before operating. Regardless
whether switches are operating properly or
not, replace them every two years to assure
maximum safety. Do not rely entirely on
safety switches – use common sense!
throttle lever to OFF position (if so equipped).
the OFF position.
clutch lever.
start the engine. Release key when engine starts.
Always read and understand the operator's manual for
the Workman before using this unit.
material in hopper.
The maximum volume of material that can be put into
the hopper is 18 cubic feet. Generally, sand weighs 100
pounds per cubic foot and could overload the Workman
if more than 1400–1500 pounds are loaded into the
hopper.
When any other attachments, such as the