Safety; Before Operating; Operation - Toro 12004TC Twister 1600 Operator's Manual

Safety

Improper use or maintenance by the operator
or owner can result in injury. To reduce the
potential for injury, comply with these safety
instructions and always pay attention to the safety
alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger—"personal safety instruction." Failure to
comply with the instruction may result in personal
injury or death.
The vehicle is an off-highway vehicle
only and is not designed, equipped, or
manufactured for use on public streets,
roads, or highways.

Before Operating

• Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual.
• Never allow children to operate the vehicle.
Anyone who operates the vehicle should have
a motor vehicle license.
• Never allow other adults to operate the vehicle
without first reading and understanding the
Operator's Manual. Make sure that all operators
are physically and mentally capable of operating
the vehicle.
• This vehicle is designed to carry only the
operator and one passenger in the seat
provided by the manufacturer. Never carry
any other passengers on the vehicle.
• Never operate the vehicle when under
the influence of drugs or alcohol. Even
prescription drugs and cold medicines can
cause drowsiness.
• Do not drive the vehicle when you are tired.
Be sure to take occasional breaks. It is very
important that you stay alert at all times.
• Become familiar with the controls and know
how to stop the engine quickly.
• Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in
place. If a shield, safety device, or decal is
malfunctioning, illegible, or damaged, repair or
replace it before operating the machine.
• Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
the machine while wearing sandals, tennis
shoes, or sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing or jewelry which could get caught in
moving parts and cause personal injury.
• Wearing safety glasses and long pants is
advisable.
• Avoid driving when it is dark, especially in
unfamiliar areas. If you must drive when it
is dark, be sure to drive cautiously, use the
headlights, and even consider adding additional
lights.
• Be extremely careful when operating around
people. Always be aware of where bystanders
might be.
• Before operating the vehicle, always check the
designated areas of the vehicle that are stated
in the pre-starting section of this manual. If
something is wrong, do not use the vehicle.
Make sure that the problem is corrected before
the vehicle or attachment is operated.
• Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it
carefully.
– Use an approved gasoline container.
– Do not remove the cap from the fuel tank
when the engine is hot or running.
– Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
– 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 gasoline.
– Do not fill fuel containers in the cargo box;
place fuel containers on the ground before
filling.

Operation

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison that can
kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
• The operator and passenger should remain
seated whenever the vehicle is in motion.
The operator should keep both hands on the
steering wheel whenever possible, and the
passenger should use the hand holds provided.
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