Operating The Parking Brake - Toro 75304 Operator's Manual

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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.
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
Towing Safety
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Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
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Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle unless
it has a hitch installed.
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Do not exceed the weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. The towed
weight must not exceed the weight of the machine
and operator.
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Never allow children or others near the towed
equipment.
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On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction, increased risk of rollover,
and loss of control. Reduce the towed weight and
slow down.
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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.
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The stopping distance may increase with the
weight of a towed load. Travel slowly and allow
extra distance to stop.
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Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.
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.
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1. Pull the parking brake up.
Disengaging the Parking Brake
To disengage the parking brake, pull the lever out of
the detent slot and toward you, then push it down
(Figure 14).
1. Push the parking brake
out of the detent slot and
toward you.
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Figure 13
Figure 14
2. Push the parking brake
down.
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