Before Operating; While Operating - Toro 41229 Operator's Manual

Follow all local/state/federal requirements for the
spraying of chemicals.

Before Operating

Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual and the
vehicle Operator's Manual.
Never allow children to operate the vehicle. Never
allow adults to operate it without proper instructions.
Only trained and authorized persons should operate
this vehicle. Make sure all operators are physically and
mentally capable of operating the vehicle. Anyone
who operates the vehicle should have a motor vehicle
license.
This vehicle is designed to carry only you, 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.
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
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, safety shoes, long pants and a
helmet is advisable and required by some local safety
and insurance regulations.
Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
from the areas of operation.
Before operating the vehicle, always check all parts of
the vehicle and any attachments. If something is
wrong, stop using the vehicle. Make sure problem is
corrected before vehicle or attachment is operated
again.
Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it carefully.
– Use an approved gasoline container.
– Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine is
hot or running.
– Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors and to about one inch below
top of tank (bottom of filler neck). Do not overfill.
– Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Use only an approved non–metal, portable fuel
container. Static electric discharge can ignite gasoline
vapors in a ungrounded fuel container. Remove the
fuel container from the bed of the vehicle and place on
the ground away from the vehicle before filling. Keep
nozzle in contact with container while filling.
Check the safety interlock system daily for proper
operation. If a switch should malfunction, replace the
switch before operating machine. After every two
years, replace the interlock switches in the safety
system, whether they are working properly or not.

While Operating

Warning
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.
Operator and passenger should remain seated
whenever the vehicle is in motion. Operator should
keep both hands on steering wheel, whenever possible
and passenger should use hand holds provided. Keep
arms and legs within the vehicle body at all times.
Never carry passengers in the box or on attachments.
Remember your passenger may not be expecting you
to brake or turn and may not be ready.
Always watch out for and avoid low overhangs such as
tree limbs, door jambs, and over-head walkways.
Make sure there is enough room over head to easily
clear the vehicle, sprayer booms and your head.
When starting the engine:
– Sit on operator's seat and ensure parking brake is
engaged.
– Disengage PTO (if so equipped) and return hand
throttle lever to OFF position (if so equipped).
– Move shift lever to NEUTRAL and depress clutch
pedal.
– Keep foot off accelerator pedal.
– Turn ignition key to START.
Using the machine demands attention. Failure to
operate vehicle safely may result in an accident, tip
over of vehicle and serious injury or death. Drive
carefully. To prevent tipping or loss of control:
– Use extreme caution, reduce speed and maintain a
safe distance around sand traps, ditches, creeks,
ramps, and any unfamiliar areas or other hazards.
– Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
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