Slope Safety; Lowering The Mower Decks From The Transport Position - Toro Groundsmaster 1200 Series Operator's Manual

Slope Safety

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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
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Review and understand the slope instructions in
the manual and on the tow vehicle.
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Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
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Review the slope instructions listed below for
operating the machine on slopes and to determine
whether you can operate the machine in the
conditions on that day and at that site. Changes
in the terrain can result in a change in slope
operation for the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability are in question.
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Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
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Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
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Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards, or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope. If
there are hazards, mow the slope with a power
walk-behind mower.
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If possible, keep the cutting unit(s) lowered to the
ground while operating on slopes. Raising the
cutting unit(s) while operating on slopes can cause
the machine to become unstable.
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Use extreme caution with other attachments.
These can change the stability of the machine and
cause a loss of control. Always keep the machine
in gear when going down slopes. Do not coast
downhill (applicable only to gear-drive units).
Lowering the Mower Decks
from the Transport Position
1. Ensure that the PTO is in the O
to the Operator's Manual for your tow vehicle.
2. Move the mower to a flat area that is large
enough to support the mower decks.
3. Ensure that there are no bystanders nearby.
4. Move the control for the rear attachment-circuit
to the position; refer to the Operator's
LIFT
Manual for your tow vehicle.
The mower decks may raise slightly and
pressure on the deck locks reduces.
5. Pull and hold the deck-lock rope
The deck locks release.
1. Deck-lock rope
2. Hose guide
6. Move the control for the rear attachment-circuit
to the position; refer to the Operator's
LOWER
Manual for your tow vehicle.
The mower decks lower to the ground
36).
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position; refer
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(Figure
Figure 35
3. Lock arm
(Figure
35).
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