While Sweeping; Dumping The Hopper - Toro 44044 Operator's Manual

While Sweeping

Danger
TIP OVER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
• NEVER operate on steep slopes.
• Sweep 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 machine stops going uphill, disengage reels
and back slowly downhill. Do not attempt to
turn.
1. When the hopper is full, disengage reels and transport
to dumping area. When the hopper is full the sweeper
will no longer pickup as efficiently, leaving or throwing
material back on the ground.

Dumping the Hopper

Danger
TIP OVER/ELECTRICAL SHOCK COULD
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• NEVER dump hopper on a slope. Always dump
hopper on level ground.
• Dump only in area clear of overhead wires and
other obstructions.
1. Place the machine on a level surface and in position to
dump.
Caution
RAISING AND LOWERING OF HOPPER
DOOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO
BYSTANDERS OR PETS.
• Keep bystanders and pets a safe distance from
hopper when opening and closing hopper door.
2. Pull the hopper door release handle forward to dump
the hopper.
3. Move machine forward to separate dumped material
from hopper.
Important Debris caught between hopper and
hopper door could cause damage to the machine. Make
sure that debris Is removed from area where hopper
and hopper door meet before closing hopper door.
4. When hopper is empty, return the hopper door to the
closed position.
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