Maintenance - Toro Multi Pro WM Operator's Manual

Operating on Hills and Rough
Terrain
WARNING
Sudden changes in terrain may cause abrupt
steering wheel movement, possibly resulting
in hand and arm injuries.
• Reduce your speed when operating on
rough terrain and near curbs.
• Grip the steering wheel loosely around the
perimeter. Keep your hands clear of the
steering wheel spokes.
Operating the machine on a hill may cause tipping or
rolling of the machine, 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 suddenly apply the
brakes when backing down a hill, especially with a
load.
•
Never drive across a steep hill; always drive
straight up or down or go around the hill.
•
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.
•
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.
•
Heavy loads affect stability. Reduce the weight of
the load and your speed when operating on hills.
•
Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a load.
Stopping while going down a hill takes longer than
stopping on level ground. If the machine must be
stopped, avoid sudden speed changes, which may
initiate tipping or rolling of the machine. Do not
suddenly apply the brakes when rolling backward,
as this may cause the machine to overturn.
•
Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.,
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact them.
•
Do not remove the rollover protection system
(ROPS).
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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:
•
Reduce the weight of the load when operating
on hills and rough terrain to avoid tipping or
overturning of the vehicle.
•
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.
•
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 machine.
•
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, park the machine on a level surface,
engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
and remove the key to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the engine.
•
Empty the tank before tilting or removing the
sprayer from machine and before storage.
•
Never work under the machine without using the
tank support prop rod.
•
Ensure that all hydraulic line connectors are tight,
and that all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the system.
•
Keep your body and hands away from pinhole
leaks that can eject hydraulic fluid under high
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not your 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, relieve all pressure in
system by stopping the engine, cycling the dump
valve from raise to lower, and/or lowering the tank
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