Toro Workman MD, Service Manual

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Workman MD/MDX Page 1 -- 2 Safety
Safety Instructions
The Workman MD and MDX series vehicles are de-
signed and tested to offer safe service when operated
and maintained properly. Although hazard control and
accident prevention partially are dependent upon the
design and configuration of the machine, these factors
are also dependent upon the awareness, concern and
proper training of the personnel involved in the opera-
tion, transport, maintenance and storage of the ma-
chine. Improper use or maintenance of the machine can
result in injury or death.
Read and understand the contents of the Operator’s
Manual before starting and operating the machine. Be-
come familiar with all controls and know how to stop it
quickly. Additional copies of the Operator’s Manual are
available on the internet at www.Toro.com.
The safety alert symbol means
CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER —
“personal safety instruction”. Read
and understand the instruction because it has to
do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruc-
tion may result in personal injury.
WARNING
To reduce the potential for injury or death, comply
with the following safety instructions.
WARNING
The Workman is an off--highway vehicle only. It is
not designed, equipped or manufactured for use
on public streets, roads or highways.
Supervisor’s Responsibilities
1. Make sure operators are thoroughly trained and fa-
miliar with the Operator’s Manual and all labels on the
vehicle.
2. Be sure to establish your own special procedures
and work rules for unusual operating conditions (e.g.
slopes too steep for vehicle operation).
Before Operating
1. Read and understand the contents of the Operator’s
Manual and Operator’s DVD before starting and operat-
ing the vehicle. Become familiar with the controls and
know how to stop the vehicle and engine quickly. Addi-
tional copies of the Operator’s Manual are available on
the internet at www.Toro.com.
2. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is defective, illegible or
damaged, repair or replace it before operating the ve-
hicle. Also, tighten any loose nuts, bolts or screws to en-
sure vehicle is in safe operating condition.
3. Since fuel used in Workman vehicles is highly flam-
mable, handle it carefully:
A. Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
B. Do not remove vehicle fuel tank cap while engine
is hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to within an inch of
the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do not overfill
the fuel tank.
E. Clean up any spilled fuel.