Passengers; Speed; Turning - Toro 07363 Operator's Manual

Many factors contribute to accidents. You have control over
several of the most important. Your actions, such as driving
too fast for conditions, braking too fast, turning too sharp,
and combinations of these, are frequent cause of accidents.
One of the major causes of accidents is fatigue. Be sure to
take occasional breaks. It is very important that you stay
alert at all times.
Never operate the vehicle, or any equipment, if you are
under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Even
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.

Passengers

Whenever you have a passenger riding in the vehicle 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 vehicle. The operator
should keep both hands on steering wheel, whenever
possible and passenger should use hand holds provided
(Fig. 19 & 20).
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Figure 19
1. Passenger hand hold
1. Hand hold & hip restraint
There should never be passengers in the dump box or on
any attachments. The vehicle is meant to have one driver
and only one passenger–no more.

Speed

Speed is one of the most important variables leading to
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 vehicle 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 1000 pounds),
such as sprayers, top dressers, or spreaders, etc., operating
speeds should be restricted by moving 3rd high lockout
switch to slow– – position.

Turning

Turning is another important variable leading to accidents.
Turning too sharply for the conditions can cause the vehicle
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.
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Figure 20