Maintenance - Toro 12004TC Twister 1600 Operator's Manual

the vehicle is to tip over. Distribute the load as
low as possible, making sure that the load does
not affect rear visibility.
• Position the weight of the load evenly from
side to side. If you position the load toward
one of the sides, the vehicle is more likely to
tip over while turning.
• Position the weight of a load evenly from front
to back. If you position the load behind the
rear axle, it will reduce the weight on the front
wheels. This may result in a loss of steering
control or cause the vehicle to tip over on hills
or bumpy terrain.
• Use extra caution if the load exceeds the
dimensions of the box and when handling
off-center loads that cannot be centered. Keep
loads balanced and secure to prevent them
from shifting.
• Always secure loads so that they do not shift.
If a load is not secured, or you are transporting
a liquid in a large container such as a sprayer,
the load can shift. This shifting happens most
often while turning, going up or down hills,
suddenly changing speeds, or while driving
over rough surfaces. Shifting loads can cause
the vehicle to tip over.
The weight of the box may be heavy.
Hands or other body parts could be
crushed.
– Keep hands and other body parts
clear when lowering the box.
– Do not dump materials on bystanders.
• Never dump a loaded cargo box while the
vehicle is sideways on a hill. The change in
weight distribution may cause the vehicle to
overturn.
• When operating with a heavy load in the cargo
box, reduce your speed and allow for sufficient
braking distance. Do not suddenly apply the
brakes. Use extra caution on slopes.
• Be aware that heavy loads increase your
stopping distance and reduce your ability to
turn quickly without tipping over.
• The rear cargo space is intended for load
carrying purposes only, not for passengers.
• Never overload your vehicle. The decal
(located on the rear frame) shows load limits
for the vehicle. Never overload the attachments
or exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).

Maintenance

• Before servicing or making adjustments to
the machine, stop the engine, set the parking
brake, and remove the key from the ignition
to prevent someone from accidentally starting
the engine.
• To make sure that the entire machine is in
good condition, keep all nuts, bolts, and screws
properly tightened.
• To reduce the potential for fire, keep the engine
area free of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and
accumulation of dirt.
• Never use an open flame to check the level or
leakage of fuel or battery electrolyte.
• If the engine must be running to perform a
maintenance adjustment, keep your hands,
feet, clothing, and any parts of your body away
from the engine and any moving parts. Keep
everyone away.
• Do not use open pans of fuel or flammable
cleaning fluids for cleaning parts.
• If major repairs are ever needed or assistance
is required, contact an Authorized Toro
Distributor.
• To be sure of optimum performance and safety,
always purchase genuine Toro replacement
parts and accessories. Replacement parts and
accessories made by other manufacturers
could be dangerous. Altering this vehicle in
any manner that may affect vehicle operation,
performance, durability, or its use, may result
in injury or death. Such use could void the
product warranty.
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