Operator's Manual

your passenger.
Gross vehicle weight has a major impact on your
ability to stop and/or turn. Heavier loads and heavier
attachments make a vehicle harder to stop or turn. The
heavier the load, the longer it takes to stop.
The braking characteristics also change with no bed or
attachment on the vehicle. Fast stops may cause the
rear wheels to lock up before the front wheels lock up,
which may affect the control of the vehicle. It is a
good idea to decrease vehicle speed with no bed or
attachment.
Turf and pavement are much slipperier when they are
wet. It can take 2 to 4 times as long to stop on wet
surfaces as on dry surfaces.
If you drive through standing water deep enough to get
the brakes wet, they will not work well until they are
dry. After driving through water, you should test the
brakes to make sure they work properly. If they do not,
drive slowly in first gear while putting light pressure
on the brake pedal. This will dry the brakes out.
Do not downshift for braking on icy or slippery
surfaces (wet grass) or while going down a hill
because engine braking may cause skidding and loss
of control. Shift to a lower gear before starting down a
hill.
The best way for operators to prevent serious injury or
death to themselves or others, is to familiarize
themselves with the proper operation of the utility
vehicle, to stay alert and to avoid actions or conditions
which could result in a accident. In the event of a tip
over, the risk of serious injury or death will be reduced
if the operator is using the roll-over protection system
and follows the instructions provided.
Tipovers
The TORO Workman
®
is equipped with a roll bar, hip
restraints, shoulder restraints and hand hold. The roll-
over protection system used on the vehicle will reduce
the risk of serious or fatal injury in the unlikely event
of a tipover, although the system cannot protect the
operator from all possible injuries.
Replace a damaged roll-over protection system, do not
repair or revise. Any alteration of roll-over protection
system must be approved by manufacturer.
The best way to prevent accidents involving utility
vehicles is through continuous supervision and
training of operators and paying constant attention to
the area in which vehicle is being operated.
The best way for operators to prevent serious injury or
death to themselves or others, is to familiarize
themselves with the proper operation of the utility
vehicle, to stay alert and to avoid actions or conditions
that could result in an accident. In the event of a tip
over, the risk of serious injury or death will be reduced
if the operator is using the roll-over protection system
and follows the instructions provided.
TIPOVER CAN OCCUR IF TRUCK
IS IMPROPERLY OPERATED.
INJURY OR DEATH COULD
RESULT!
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