Toro ProForce 44539, Operator'S Manual

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Remember in most cases the maximum speed unless
otherwise posted for highway towing is 55 MPH, however
before towing the debris blower, check your local state,
and county vehicle towing requirements. Recommended
off road towing is not to exceed 15 MPH or less
depending on type of terrain.
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Place chocked blocks underneath wheels to prevent
rolling, while parked, if disconnected from towing vehicle.
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Inflate tires to correct pressure, inspect tires for cuts, and
excessive wear.
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When towing the debris blower, rotate the chute to the
up position (opening facing upwards).
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Check wheel mounting lug nuts with a torque wrench.
Torque wheel lug nuts as described in the maintenance
section of this manual.
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Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jack knifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve gas mileage.
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Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
CAUTION
If the debris blower tow bar is deformed or
damaged, replace the entire tow bar. NEVER
tow the debris blower with a defective tow bar.
There exists the possibility of the debris blower
separating from the towing vehicle.
Debris Blower to Tow Vehicle
Connection
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Check the vehicle hitch ball and debris blower's coupler
for signs of wear or damage. Replace any parts that are
worn or damaged before towing.
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Use only a 2 inch ball diameter (towing vehicle), this will
match the debris blower's 2 inch coupler. Use of any
other ball diameter will create an extremely dangerous
condition which can result in separation of the coupler
and ball or ball failure.
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After the tow bar has been connected to the debris
blower, attach the debris blower's coupler to the hitch ball
on the towing vehicle securely and make sure the lock
lever is in the down position (locked).
CAUTION
NEVER tow the debris blower with the safety chain
removed. The safety chain is intended to prevent
complete separation of the debris blower from the
towing vehicle in the event of a tow bar failure.
Operating Tips
WARNING
Discharged air has considerable force and could
cause injury or loss of footing.
• Stay away from nozzle opening when machine is
operating.
• Keep bystanders away from nozzle opening
when machine is running.
DANGER
TIP OVER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
• NEVER operate on steep slopes.
• Operate on slopes up and down, never across
the face.
• When going uphill or downhill, do not stop or
start suddenly.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain or other hidden
hazards. To avoid tipping or loss of control, do
not drive close to a ditch, creek or drop off.
• If the tow vehicle stops while going uphill, back
slowly downhill. Do not attempt to turn.
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Never operate the debris blower when it is not connected
to a tow vehicle.
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Practice operating the blower. It is advisable to blow the
same direction the wind is blowing to prevent material
from blowing back into the cleared area.
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Be alert, slow down and use caution when making turns.
Look behind and to the side before changing directions.
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Be aware of the blower nozzle direction and do not point
it at anyone.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and when
turning on hillsides
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Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that no
one is behind the machine.
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Do not run the engine in or direct the blower nozzle into
a confined area without adequate ventilation. Exhaust
fumes are hazardous and could possibly be deadly.
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Run the engine at full throttle when operating.
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Adjust the nozzle opening so it blows under the debris.
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Use caution when blowing around newly planted sod as
the force of the air could disrupt the grass.
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Do not use on highways.
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Stay away from the nozzle opening when the machine
is operating. Keep all bystanders away from the nozzle
opening and don’t direct discharge toward bystanders.
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