Toro 07059LT, Operator'S Manual

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Do not operate the machine when there is the risk
of lightning.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by
The Toro® Company only.
Multi-Passenger Safety
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Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight (GVW)
of the machine. You must account for yourself,
your passengers, and the load in the cargo bed
contributing to the overall GVW of the machine.
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Passengers should sit in the designated seating
positions only. Do not allow passengers to sit in
the cargo bed.
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You and your passengers should remain seated
whenever the machine is in motion.
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The additional machine length results in a larger
turn radius, so allow more space to maneuver the
machine.
Slope Safety
Note:
A 2-post Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
is available for this machine as an accessory. Use a
ROPS if you will work next to drop-offs, near water,
in rough terrain, or on a slope, which could result in
a rollover. Contact an authorized Toro distributor for
more information.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death.
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Survey the site to determine which slopes are
safe for operating the machine and establish your
own procedures and rules for operating on those
slopes. Always use common sense and good
judgment when performing this survey.
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If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a
slope, do not do it.
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Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not suddenly change the speed or direction of
the machine.
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Avoid operating the machine on wet terrain. Tires
may lose traction. A rollover can occur before the
tires lose traction.
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Travel straight up and down a slope.
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If you begin to lose momentum while climbing a
slope, gradually engage the brakes and slowly
reverse the machine straight down the slope.
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Turning while going up or down a slope can be
dangerous. If you must turn on a slope, do it slowly
and cautiously.
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Heavy loads affect stability on a slope. Carry a
reduced load and reduce your ground speed when
operating on a slope or if the load has a high
center of gravity. Secure the load to the cargo bed
of the machine to prevent the load from shifting.
Take extra care when hauling loads that shift easily
(e.g., liquids, rock, sand, etc.).
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on a slope, especially with a load. Stopping while
going down a slope takes longer than stopping
on level ground. If you must stop the machine,
avoid sudden speed changes, which can cause
the machine to tip or roll over. Do not engage the
brakes suddenly when rolling rearward, as this
may cause the machine to overturn.
Loading and Dumping Safety
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Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight (GVW)
of the machine when operating it with a load in
the cargo bed and/or towing a trailer; refer to
Specifications (page 15) .
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Distribute the load in the cargo bed evenly to
improve the stability and control of the machine.
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Before dumping, ensure that there is no one
behind the machine.
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Do not dump a loaded cargo bed while the
machine is sideways on a slope. The change
in weight distribution may cause the machine to
overturn.
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