Maintenance - Toro 41235 Operator's Manual

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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) has a major impact on your
ability to stop and/or turn. Heavy loads and attachments
make a vehicle harder to stop or turn. The heavier the
load, the longer it takes to stop.
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Turf and pavement are slick when they are wet. It can
take 2 to 4 times as long to stop on wet surfaces as on
dry surfaces. If you drive through standing water deep
enough to get the brakes wet, they will not work well until
they are dry. After driving through water, you should test
the brakes to make sure they work properly. If they do
not, drive slowly while putting light pressure on the brake
pedal. This will dry the brakes out.
Operating on Hills and Rough Terrain
Operating the vehicle on a hill may cause tipping or rolling
of the vehicle, or the engine may stall and you could lose
headway on the hill. This could result in personal injury.
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Do not accelerate quickly or slam on the brakes when
backing down a hill, especially with a load.
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Never drive across a steep hill; always drive straight up or
down or go around the hill.
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If the engine stalls or you begin to lose headway while
climbing a hill, gradually apply the brakes and slowly back
straight down the hill.
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Turning while traveling up or down hills can be
dangerous. If you have to turn while on a hill, do it slowly
and cautiously. Never make sharp or fast turns.
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Heavy loads affect stability. Reduce the weight of the load
and your speed when operating on hills.
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Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a load. Stopping
while going down a hill will take longer than stopping
on level ground. If the sprayer must be stopped, avoid
sudden speed changes, which may initiate tipping or
rolling of the sprayer. Do not slam on the brakes
when rolling backward, as this may cause the sprayer to
overturn.
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Reduce speed and load when operating on rough terrain,
uneven ground, and near curbs, holes, and other sudden
changes in terrain. Loads may shift, causing the sprayer
to become unstable.
Loading
The weight of the cargo can change the Workman center of
gravity and handling. To avoid loss of control and personal
injury, follow these guidelines:
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Reduce the weight of the load when operating on hills
and rough terrain to avoid tipping or overturning of the
vehicle.
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Liquid loads 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.
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When operating with a heavy load, reduce your speed and
allow for sufficient braking distance. Do not suddenly
apply the brakes. Use extra caution on slopes.
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Be aware that heavy loads increase your stopping distance
and reduce your ability to turn quickly without tipping
over.

Maintenance

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Only permit qualified and authorized personnel to
maintain, repair, adjust, or inspect the vehicle.
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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.
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Empty the tank before tilting or removing sprayer from
vehicle and before storage.
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Never work under a sprayer without using tank support
prop rod.
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Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight, and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before
applying pressure to the system.
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Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks that can
eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or
cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks.
DANGER
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
have sufficient force to penetrate skin and do
serious damage.
If fluid is injected into the skin it must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a
doctor familiar with this form of injury or
gangrene may result.
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Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be relieved
by stopping engine, cycling dump valve from raise to
lower and/or lowering the tank and attachments. If the
tank must be in the raised position, secure it with the
safety support.
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To make sure entire machine is in good condition, keep
all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened.
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To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine area free
of excessive grease, grass, leaves and accumulation of dirt.
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If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and any parts of
the body away from the engine and any moving parts.
Keep everyone away.
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Do not overspeed engine by changing governor settings.
Maximum engine speed is 3650 rpm. To assure safety and
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