Toro Workman MDX-D Operator's Manual page 6

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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 the machine harder to stop
or turn. The heavier the load, the longer it takes
to stop.
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Decrease the speed of the machine if the
cargo box has been removed and there is no
attachment installed on the machine. The braking
characteristics change and fast stops may cause
the rear wheels to lock up, which will affect the
control of the machine.
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Turf and pavement are much more slippery when
they are wet. It can take 2 to 4 times longer to stop
the machine on wet surfaces as on dry surfaces. If
you drive through deep-standing water and 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 that they work properly. If
they do not, drive slowly on a level ground while
putting light pressure on the brake pedal. This will
dry out the brakes.
Operating on Hills
WARNING
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.
• Do not operate the machine on excessively
steep slopes.
• Do not accelerate quickly or slam
the brakes when backing down a hill,
especially with a load.
• If the engine stalls or you lose headway on
a hill, slowly back straight down the hill.
Never attempt to turn the machine around.
• Operate the machine slowly on a hill and
use caution.
• Avoid turning on a hill.
• Reduce your load and the speed of the
machine.
• Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a
load.
Take these precautions when operating the machine
on a hill:
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Slow the machine down before starting up or down
a hill.
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If the engine stalls or you begin to lose momentum
while climbing a hill, gradually apply the brakes
and slowly back the machine 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 ground speed when operating
on hills or if the load has a high center of gravity.
Secure the load to the cargo box of the machine
to prevent the load from shifting. Take extra care
when hauling loads that shift easily (liquid, rock,
sand, etc.).
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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 you must stop
the machine, avoid sudden speed changes, which
may initiate tipping or rolling of the machine. Do
not slam on the brakes when rolling backward, as
this may cause the machine to overturn.
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We strongly recommend installing the optional
ROPS kit before riding on hilly terrain.
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