Operating Instructions - Toro 44501 Operator's Manual

DANGER
Pressurized Cap Can Cause Serious Injury
If Improperly Opened.
NEVER open oil cap without releasing
pressure valve stem.
Keep face and upper body away from cap
while opening.
DANGER
NEVER carry passengers on the machine or
towing vehicle, and keep everyone away from
the areas of operation.
To avoid loss of control, NEVER, tow the unit
faster than 12 MPH.
Keep hands and feet out of hopper when unit
is operating or engine is running on towing
vehicle.
1. Fill the hopper with sand.
amount of sand that can be put into the hopper is
2500 pounds. The weight of the topdresser filled
with sand is approximately 3500 pounds. The
towing vehicle should have adequate brakes to
handle this weight. Check the specifications in the
towing vehicle's operator manual pertaining to
towing weight.
IMPORTANT: NEVER transport at a speed
faster 12 MPH because the hydraulic motors
will be damaged.
NEVER top dress at a speed faster than 8
MPH.
CONTROLS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The maximum
PRESSURE GAUGE
The gauge is a pressure gauge that reads the air
pressure in the tank.
pressure is between 20 - 40 PSI.
2. Open the gate arm to the desired rate. Tighten
the black knob to lock into position.
3. Slowly pull the topdresser forward and flip the
electrical switch to the "ON" position. The unit is
now topdressing.
4. Flip electric switch to OFF to stop topdressing
and before transporting.
SAND APPLICATION RATE
The rate of sand being applied depends on the
weight of the sand. Sand varies in moisture and
coarseness which effects the weight. These
factors must be taken into consideration when
determining the amount of sand required for the
application. Test a small area to determine the
correct amount.
IMPORTANT: The maximum amount of sand
that can be put into the hopper is 2500
pounds.
The recommended air
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