Operating - Toro 41393 Operator's Manual

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Handle chemicals in a well ventilated area.
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Have clean water available especially when filling
the spray tank.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke while working with
chemicals.
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Do not clean spray nozzles by blowing through
them or placing in mouth.
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Always wash your hands and other exposed areas
as soon as possible after you finish working with
chemicals.
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Keep chemicals in their original packages and
stored in a safe location.
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Properly dispose of unused chemicals and
chemical containers as instructed by the chemical
manufacturer and your local codes.
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Chemicals and fumes are dangerous; never enter
the tank or place your head over or in the opening
of a tank.
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Follow all local, state, federal regulations for
spreading or spraying chemicals.

Operating

WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison that can
kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
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The operator (and passenger) should remain
seated whenever the sprayer is in motion. The
operator should keep both hands on the steering
wheel whenever possible. Keep your arms and
legs within the sprayer body at all times.
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Failure to operate the sprayer safely may result in
an accident, tip over of the sprayer, and serious
injury or death. Drive carefully. To prevent tipping
or loss of control:
– Use extreme caution, reduce speed, and
maintain a safe distance around sand traps,
ditches, creeks, ramps, unfamiliar areas, or
any areas that have abrupt changes in ground
conditions or elevation.
– Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
– Use extra caution when operating the sprayer
on wet surfaces, in adverse weather conditions,
at higher speeds, or with a full load. Stopping
time and distance will increase with a full load.
– 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.
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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.
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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.
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Before getting off of the seat:
1. Stop the movement of the machine.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal
and set the parking brake.
3. Turn the key for the starter switch to the Off
position.
4. Remove the key from the starter switch.
Important:
an incline.
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Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do
not operate the machine; seek shelter.
Braking
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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.
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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.
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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
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Do not park the machine on