Toro 07390 Workman HDX-Auto Operator's Manual page 32

prescription drugs and cold medicines can cause drowsiness.
Read the label on the medicine or check with your doctor or
pharmacist if you are unsure about a certain medication.
One of the most important rules to follow is to go slower in
unfamiliar areas. It is surprising how much damage and injury
common things can cause. Tree branches, fences, wires, other
vehicles, tree stumps, ditches, sand traps, streams, and other
things found in most parks and golf courses can be hazardous
to the operator and passenger.
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 head lights, and even consider adding additional lights.
Carrying Passengers
Whenever you have a passenger riding in the machine make
sure he or she is wearing the seat belt and holding on securely.
Drive slower and turn less sharply because your passenger
does not know what you are going to do next and may not be
prepared for turning, stopping, accelerating, and bumps.
You and your passenger should remain seated at all times,
keeping arms and legs inside the machine. The operator
should keep both hands on steering wheel, whenever possible,
and the passenger should use the hand holds provided
38 and Figure 39).
1. Passenger hand hold
Figure 38
2. Storage compartment
1. Hand hold and hip restraint
Never allow passengers in the dump box or on any
attachments. The machine is meant to have 1 driver and only
1 passenger—no more.
Controlling the Speed of the Vehicle
Speed is one of the most important variables leading to
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accidents. Driving too fast for the conditions can cause you
to lose control and have an accident. Speed can also make a
minor accident worse. Driving head-on into a tree at slow
speed can cause injury and damage, but, driving into a tree at
high speed can destroy the machine and kill you and your
passenger.
Never drive too fast for the conditions. If there is any doubt
about how fast to drive, slow down.
When using heavy attachments, more than 454 kg (1000 lb),
such as sprayers, top dressers, or spreaders, etc., restrict your
operating speed by selecting low range.
Ensuring Proper Turning
Turning is another important variable leading to accidents.
Turning too sharply for the conditions can cause the machine
to lose traction and skid, or even tip over.
Wet, sandy, and slippery surfaces make turning more difficult
and risky. The faster you are going, the worse this situation
becomes so, slow down before turning.
During a sharp turn at higher speeds, the inside rear wheel
may lift off the ground. This is not a flaw in the design, it
happens with most four wheel machines including passenger
cars. If this happens, you are turning too sharply for the speed
at which you are traveling. Slow down!
Ensuring Proper Braking
It is good practice to slow down before you get near an
obstacle. This gives you extra time to stop or turn away.
Hitting an obstacle can damage the machine and its contents.
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Figure 39