Toro 44225, Operator'S Manual

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CAUTION
If the safety-interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged, the machine could
operate unexpectedly, causing personal
injury.
• Do not tamper with the safety-interlock
switches.
• Check the operation of the safety-interlock
switches daily, and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
Note:
Refer to the attachment Operator’s Manual
for procedures on checking the attachment interlock
system.
Verifying the Clutch-Interlock
Switch
1. Sit on the operator’s seat and engage the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the N
EUTRAL
position.
Note:
The engine does not start if the
hydraulic-lift lever is locked in the forward
position.
3. Without pressing the clutch pedal, rotate the key
switch clockwise to the S
TART
position.
Note:
If the engine cranks or starts, there is
a malfunction in the interlock system that you
must repair before operating the machine.
Verifying the Hydraulic-Lift Lever
Safety-Interlock Switch
1. Sit on the operator’s seat and engage the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the N
EUTRAL
position
and ensure that the hydraulic-lift lever is in the
center position.
3. Press the clutch pedal.
4. Move the hydraulic-lift lever forward and rotate
the key switch to the S
TART
position.
Note:
If the engine cranks or starts, there is
a malfunction in the interlock system that you
must repair before operating the machine.
Operating the Machine
1. Sit on the seat and engage the parking brake.
2. Disengage the PTO (if so equipped) and
return hand throttle lever to
OFF
position (if so
equipped).
3. Place the Workman Remote Hydraulic Valve
Handle in the
OFF
position.
4. Move the shift lever to
NEUTRAL
position and
press the clutch lever.
5. Insert the key and rotate it clockwise to start the
engine. Release the key when the engine starts.
6. Practice starting, driving, and stopping the
Workman vehicle. Always read and understand
the
Operator's Manual for the Workman vehicle
before using this machine.
7. Check for smooth operation of belt before
adding material in the hopper.
8. Place sand or other topdressing material in the
hopper. The maximum volume of material that
can be put into the hopper is 0.5 cubic meters
(18 cu ft). Generally, sand weighs 1.6 kg/L (100
lb / cu ft) and could overload the Workman
vehicle if more than 635 to 680 kg (1400 to 1500
lb) are loaded into the hopper.
Important:
When any other attachments,
such as the H.D. Hitch frame, are installed
on the Workman while using the topdresser,
the weight of those attachments must be
subtracted from the payload capacity of the
hopper.
A method for determining the total weight of your
attachments would be to place the rear tires on
a scale.
The maximum weight capacity of the
rear axle of the Workman 3000/4000 Series is
1179 kg (2600 lb) and 1372 kg (3025 lb) for
the Workman HD Series.
DANGER
Heavy loads increase stopping distance
and reduce your ability to turn quickly
without tipping over.
Transporting or topdressing with a full
load can cause shifting of the sand.
This shifting happens most often while
turning, going up or down hills, suddenly
changing speeds or while driving over
rough surfaces. Shifting loads can lead
to tipovers.
Use caution when transporting or
topdressing with a full load.
As a general rule, position the weight of
the load evenly from front to rear and
evenly from side to side.
Never tilt the topdresser bed for
maintenance with any material in the
hopper. Tilt the topdresser bed only
when the hopper is empty.
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