Toro 41177 Operator's Manual page 6

– Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from
reverse to forward or forward to reverse without
first coming to a complete stop.
– Slow down before turning. Do not attempt
sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe
driving actions that may cause a loss of sprayer
control.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure
that no one is behind you. Back up slowly.
– Watch out for traffic when you are near or
crossing roads. Always yield the right of way
to pedestrians and other vehicles. This sprayer
is not designed for use on streets or highways.
Always signal your turns or stop early enough
so that other people know what you plan to do.
Obey all traffic rules and regulations.
– The electrical and exhaust systems of the sprayer
can produce sparks capable of igniting explosive
materials. Never operate the sprayer in or near
an area where there is dust or fumes in the air
which are explosive.
– If you are ever unsure about safe operation, stop
work and ask your supervisor.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine
is running or soon after it has stopped. These areas
may be hot enough to cause burns.
• If the machine ever vibrates abnormally, stop
immediately, wait for all motion to stop, and inspect
the sprayer for damage. Repair all damage before
resuming operation.
• Before getting off of the seat:
1. Stop the movement of the machine.
2. Place the range selector in Neutral and set the
parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition key to Off.
4. Remove the ignition key.
Important: Do not park the machine on an
incline.
Braking
• Slow down before you approach an obstacle. This
gives you extra time to stop or turn away. Hitting an
obstacle can damage the sprayer and its contents.
More important, it can injure you.
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) has a major impact on
your ability to stop and/or turn. Heavy loads and
attachments make a sprayer harder to stop or turn.
The heavier the load, the longer it takes to stop.
• Turf and pavement are much more slippery when
they are wet. It can take 2 to 4 times as long to stop
on wet surfaces as on dry surfaces. If you drive
through standing water deep enough to 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 they work properly. If they do
not, drive slowly while putting light pressure on the
brake pedal. This will dry the brakes out.
Operating on Hills and Rough Terrain
Operating the sprayer on a hill may cause tipping or
rolling of the sprayer, or the engine may stall and you
could lose headway on the hill. This could result in
personal injury.
• Do not accelerate quickly or slam on 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 will take longer
than stopping on level ground. If the sprayer must
be stopped, avoid sudden speed changes, which may
initiate tipping or rolling of the sprayer. Do not slam
on the brakes when rolling backward, as this may
cause the sprayer to overturn.
• The Toro Company strongly recommends installing
the optional ROPS Kit when operating on hilly
terrain. If you install a ROPS, always wear the seat
belt when driving the sprayer.
• 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.
Sudden changes in terrain may cause abrupt
steering wheel movement, possibly resulting in
hand and arm injuries.
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