Passengers; Speed; Turning - Toro 07363 Operator's Manual

Never operate the vehicle, or any equipment, if you
are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Even prescription drugs and cold medicines can cause
drowsiness. Read the label on the medicine or check
with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about
a certain medication.
One of the most important rules to follow is to go
slower in unfamiliar areas. It is surprising how much
damage and injury common things can cause. Tree
branches, fences, wires, other vehicles, tree stumps,
ditches, sand traps, streams, and other things found in
most parks and golf courses can be hazardous to the
operator and passenger.
Avoid driving when it is dark, especially in unfamiliar
areas. If you must drive when it is dark, be sure to drive
cautiously, use the head lights, and even consider adding
additional lights.

Passengers

Whenever you have a passenger riding in the vehicle
make sure he or she is wearing the seat belt and holding
on securely. Drive slower and turn less sharply because
your passenger does not know what you are going to
do next and may not be prepared for turning, stopping,
accelerating, and bumps.
You and your passenger should remain seated at all
times, keeping arms and legs inside the vehicle. The
operator should keep both hands on steering wheel,
whenever possible and passenger should use hand
holds provided (Figure 20 & Figure 21).
Figure 20
1. Passenger hand hold 2. Storage compartment
1. Hand hold & hip restraint
There should never be passengers in the dump box or
on any attachments. The vehicle is meant to have one
driver and only one passenger–no more.

Speed

Speed is one of the most important variables leading to
accidents. Driving too fast for the conditions can cause
you to lose control and have an accident. Speed can
also make a minor accident worse. Driving head–on
into a tree at slow speed can cause injury and damage,
but, driving into a tree at high speed can destroy the
vehicle and kill you and your passenger.
Never drive too fast for the conditions. If there is any
doubt about how fast to drive, slow down.
When using heavy attachments (more than 1000
pounds), such as sprayers, top dressers, or spreaders,
etc., operating speeds should be restricted by moving
3rd high lockout switch to slow position.

Turning

Turning is another important variable leading to
accidents. Turning too sharply for the conditions can
cause the vehicle to lose traction and skid, or even tip
over.
Wet, sandy and slippery surfaces make turning more
difficult and risky. The faster you are going, the worse
this situation becomes so, slow down before turning.
During a sharp turn at higher speeds, the inside rear
wheel may lift off of the ground. This is not a flaw in
the design, it happens with most four wheel vehicles
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Figure 21