Toro 22306 Operator's Manual page 5

• Never carry passengers and keep pets and
bystanders away.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks.
• Do not operate the machine under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Use care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
• Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
• Read all attachment manuals.
• Ensure that the area is clear of other people
before operating the traction unit. Stop the
traction unit if anyone enters the area.
• Never leave a running traction unit unattended.
Always lower the loader arms, stop the engine,
set the parking brake, and remove the key
before leaving.
• Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as
the traction unit may become unstable which
may result in loss of control.
• Do not carry a load with the arms raised.
Always carry loads close to the ground.
• Do not over-load the attachment and always
keep the load level when raising the loader
arms. Logs, boards, and other items could roll
down the loader arms, injuring you.
• Never jerk the controls; use a steady motion.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
• Do not touch parts which may be hot
from operation. Allow them to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust, or service.
• Check for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,
doorways, electrical wires) before driving under
any objects and do not contact them.
• Ensure that you operate the traction unit in
areas where there are no obstacles in close
proximity to the operator. Failure to maintain
adequate distance from trees, walls, and other
barriers may result in injury as the traction unit
backs up during operation if the operator is not
attentive to the surroundings. Only operate
the unit in areas where there is sufficient
clearance for the operator to safely maneuver
the product.
• Before digging, have the area marked for
underground utilities, and do not dig in marked
areas.
• Locate the pinch point areas marked on the
traction unit and attachments and keep hands
and feet away from these areas.
• Before operating the traction unit with an
attachment, ensure that the attachment is
properly installed.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. All slopes require extra caution.
• Do not operate the traction unit on hillsides
or slopes exceeding the angles recommended
in the Stability Data section in Specifications,
page 16, and those in the attachment Operator's
Manual. See also the Slope Chart, page 8.
• Operate up and down slopes with the
heavy end of the traction unit uphill. Weight
distribution changes. An empty bucket will
make the rear of the traction unit the heavy
end, and a full bucket will make the front of
the traction unit the heavy end. Most other
attachments will make the front of traction
unit the heavy end.
• Raising the loader arms on a slope will affect
the stability of the machine. Whenever
possible, keep the loader arms in the lowered
position when on slopes.
• Removing an attachment on a slope will make
the rear of the traction unit heavy. Refer to
the Stability Data section in Specifications,
page 16, to determine whether the attachment
can be safely removed on the slope.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
from the work area. Watch for holes, ruts, or
bumps, as uneven terrain could overturn the
traction unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Use only Toro-approved attachments.
Attachments can change the stability and
the operating characteristics of the traction
unit. Warranty may be voided if used with
unapproved attachments.
• Keep all movements on slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
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