Toro 41106-220000101, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5. The vehicle is designed with safety in mind.
This vehicle is not a passenger car. It is a Turf
Sprayer and is not designed for use on roadways.
Above all, use good judgement when operating
this vehicle. Failure to operate vehicle safely may
result in an accident, tip over of vehicle and
serious injury or death. Drive carefully. To
prevent tipping or loss of control:
A. Use extreme caution, reduce speed and
maintain a safe distance around sand traps,
ditches, creeks, ramps, and any unfamiliar
areas, or other hazards.
B. Watch for holes or other hidden
hazards.
C. Always reduce speed before starting up
or down a hill. Do not start or stop suddenly when
traveling uphill or downhill. Do not operate
vehicle on a steep slope. Travel straight up and
down normal slopes. Avoid turning on hillsides
whenever possible. Reduce speed when making
sharp turns or when turning on hillsides.
D. If engine stalls or loses power and cannot
make it to the top of a slope, apply brakes and
do not turn vehicle around. Always back slowly
straight down the slope.
E. Use extra caution when operating vehicle
on wet surfaces, at higher speeds or with a full
load. Stopping time will increase with a full load.
F. Operate vehicle with extra caution when
handling off-center loads that cannot be
centered.
G. Avoid sudden starts and stops. Do not
go from reverse to forward or forward to reverse
without first coming to a complete stop.
H. Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that
may cause a loss of vehicle control.
I. Before backing up, be sure no one is
behind the vehicle. Back up slowly.
J. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roads. Always yield the right of way to
pedestrians and other vehicles. This vehicle is
not designed for use on streets or highways.
Always signal your turns and stops early enough
to let other people know what you plan to do.
Obey all traffic rules and regulations.
K. Never operate vehicle in or near an area
where dust or fumes, which are explosive, are in
the air. The electrical and exhaust systems of the
vehicle can produce sparks capable of igniting
explosive materials.
13. The MULTI PRO
®
1250 is equipped with a
Neutral Interlock Switch. The purpose of this
switch is to insure that the vehicle will not start
unless the Range Selector is in the NEUTRAL
position and/or the Neutral Engine Speed Control
will not engage unless the Range Selector is in
the neutral position. Should any of the following
occur:
A . Vehicle will not start with Range Selector
in neutral.
B . Vehicle will start with Range Selector in
gear.
C . Neutral Engine Speed Control will engage
with Range Selector in gear.
D . Neutral Engine Speed Control will not
engage with Range Selector in neutral.
See the Maintenance section for the Neutral
Interlock Switch, page 32.
WHILE OPERATING:
WARNING: Do not run engine in a confined
area without adequate ventilation. Exhaust
fumes are hazardous, and could possibly be
deadly.
1. Operator should remain seated whenever the
vehicle is in motion. Operator should keep both
hands on steering wheel whenever possible.
Keep arms and legs within the vehicle body at all
times.
2. Sit on seat when starting and operating the
vehicle.
3. When starting the engine:
A. Engage the Parking Brake.
B. Turn Key Switch to the "ON" position.
C. Apply Service Brake.
D. Put the Range Selector in the Neutral
Position and start the engine.
E. After engine is started, select the
appropriate range.
F. Release the Parking Brake.
4. Operator must be skilled and trained in how
to drive on hillsides. Failure to use caution on
slopes or hills may cause loss of control and
vehicle to tip or roll, possibly resulting in personal
injury or death.