Operating The Parking Brake - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

braking and steering. The machine can slide even
if the drive wheels are stopped.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
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Use extra care while operating with accessories or
attachments, such as grass-collection systems.
These can change the stability of the machine
and cause a loss of control. Follow directions for
counterweights.
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If possible, keep the deck lowered to the ground
while operating on slopes. Raising the deck while
operating on slopes can cause the machine to
become unstable.
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1. Safe Zone—use the
machine here on slopes
less than 15° or flat areas.
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15° and near
drop-offs or water.
3. Water
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4. W = Width of the machine
5. Keep a safe distance
(twice the width of the
machine) between the
machine and any hazard.
Operating the Parking
Brake
Always engage the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Park the machine on a level surface.
Disengaging the Parking Brake
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