Hills - Toro Workman 3100 Operator's Manual

The best way to prevent accidents involving utility vehicles
is through continuous supervision and training of operators
and paying constant attention to the area in which vehicle is
being operated.
The best way for operators to prevent serious injury or
death to themselves or others, is to familiarize themselves
with the proper operation of the utility vehicle, to stay alert
and to avoid actions or conditions which could result in a
accident. In the event of a tip over, the risk of serious injury
or death will be reduced if the operator is using the ROPS
system and follows the instructions provided.

Hills

Warning
Tipping or rolling the vehicle on a hill will cause
serious personal injury.
If engine stalls or you lose headway on a hill,
never attempt to turn vehicle around.
Always back straight down a hill in reverse gear.
Never back down in neutral or with the clutch
depressed, using only the brakes.
Never drive across a steep hill, always drive
straight up or down.
Avoid turning on a hill
Don't "drop the clutch" or slam on the brakes.
Sudden speed change can initiate tipover.
Use extra care when on hills. Never go on hills that are
extremely steep. Stopping while going down a hill will take
longer than on level ground. Turning while going up or
down a hill is more dangerous than turning on the level.
Turns while going down hill, especially with the brakes on,
and, turning up hill while traversing a hill are particularly
dangerous. Even at a slow speed and without a load, tip
overs are more likely if you turn on a hill.
Slow down and shift into a lower gear before starting up or
down a hill. If you have to turn while on a hill, do it as
slowly and cautiously as possible. Never make sharp or fast
turns on a hill.
If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep
hill, quickly apply the brakes, shift to neutral, restart the
engine and shift to reverse. At idle speed, engine and
transaxle drag will aid the brakes in controlling the vehicle
on the hill and help you back down the hill more safely.
Reduce the weight of the load if it is a steep hill or if the
load has high center of gravity. Remember, loads can shift.
Secure them.
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