Toro UTV500AAC00000 Operator's Manual page 25

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NOTE: Light pedal pressure or
pumping the brakes for a short dis-
tance will aid in drying the brakes.
Crossing Roads
It may be necessary to cross a road or high-
way. If so, note the following guidelines.
1. Stop completely on the shoulder of
the road.
2. Check both directions for traffic.
3. Crossing near a blind corner or inter-
section is dangerous; avoid it if at all
possible.
4. Drive straight across to the opposite
shoulder.
5. Take into account that this vehicle
could stall while crossing; give your-
self enough time to get off the road.
6. You have to assume that oncoming
cars don't see you, and if they do, they
won't be able to predict your actions.
7. It's illegal to cross public roads in
some places. Know your local laws.
Cold Weather Driving
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NOTE: Check that all control levers
and the pedals move freely. Make
sure that the floorboard is free of ice
and snow.
! WARNING
For your personal safety, it is very
important to wear the type and amount
of cold-weather clothing according to
the coldest anticipated temperatures.
1. With the transmission in neutral, move
the vehicle forward and backward to
check that the wheels roll freely. If the
vehicle will not roll, the tires may be
frozen to the ground or the brake pads
may be frozen to the discs.
2. If the tires are frozen to the ground,
pour warm water around them to melt
the ice.
CAUTION
Before riding, manually move the
vehicle forward and backward to
make certain that all wheels roll freely.
3. If the brakes are frozen, use a suitable
heating device to thaw out the brakes.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to free frozen brakes
by pouring warm water on the brake
pads and housings.
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NOTE: After the brakes thaw, dry
them by applying them several
times while riding slowly.
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NOTE: After riding through water,
mud, snow, or slush, it is important
to dry the brakes before parking the
vehicle.
! WARNING
Go slowly and be extra careful when
riding on snow-covered or ice-cov-
ered terrain. Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when
operating the vehicle.
! WARNING
Do not operate this vehicle on a fro-
zen body of water. The vehicle could
break through the ice causing seri-
ous injury or death.
4. Practice driving in an open snow-cov-
ered or ice-covered area at slow
speeds before driving on snow-cov-
ered or ice-covered trails.
5. Learn how the vehicle responds to
steering and braking on the type of
terrain to be encountered on the ride.
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