Safety
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12. Never jerk the control levers, use a steady
motion.
13. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away
from any moving parts while engine is running.
14. Stop the engine before leaving the operator’s
position.
15. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
16. Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
17. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
18. Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine onto a trailer or truck.
19. Do not touch equipment or attachment parts
which may be hot from operation. Allow to cool
before attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. All slopes require extra caution.
DO
•
Operate up and down slopes greater than 5
°
, not
across.
•
Operate up and down slopes with the heavy end
of the machine uphill. Weight distribution
changes. A empty bucket will make rear of
machine heavy end and a full bucket will make
front of machine heavy end. Most other
attachments will make the front of machine the
heavy end.
•
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
from the work area. Watch for holes, ruts or
bumps, as uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•
Use slow speed. Before starting, put pump
selector valve in slow (turtle) position so that
you will not have to stop or shift while on the
slope.
•
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
wheel weight or counterweights to improve
stability.
•
Use only Toro approved attachments.
Attachments can change the stability and the
operating characteristics of the machine.
Warranty may be voided if used with
un–approved attachments.
•
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
•
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires
lose traction proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
•
Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact
them.
DO NOT
•
Do not operate machine on hillsides or slopes
exceeding 15
°
.
•
Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and keep the heavy end of the machine
uphill.
•
Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The machine could suddenly turn
over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
•
Do not operate on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause sliding.
•
Do not park machine on a hillside or slope
without lowering the loader arms and attachment
to the ground and chocking the wheels.
•
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting
your foot on the ground.
