Toro TimeCutter HD MyRide 75212 Operator's Manual page 19

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Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do
not operate the machine near drop offs, ditches,
embankments, water, or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe
distance (twice the width of the machine) between
the machine and any hazard. Use a walk behind
machine or a hand trimmer to mow the grass in
these areas.
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Avoid starting, stopping or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction; turn slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering or stability is in question.
Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
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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A 2-post ROPS (Rollover Protection System) is
available for the machine as an accessory. A
ROPS is recommended if you will be mowing next
to drop-offs, near water, or on steep banks, which
could result in a rollover. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer for more details. The California
Code of Regulations requires ROPS (if available)
on all mowers used commercially, effective March
1, 2011.
1. Safe Zone—use the
machine here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
2. Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees
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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Follow the attachment manufacturer's
recommendation for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. The towed
weight must not exceed the weight of the machine,
operator, and ballast. Use counterweights or
wheel weights as described in the attachment, or
in the towing machine Operator's Manual.
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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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The stopping distance increases 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.
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Figure 14
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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