Toro 07200 Operator's Manual page 23

such as sprayers, top dressers, or spreaders, etc.,
operating speeds should be restricted by moving 3rd
high lockout switch to slow position.
TURNING
Turning is another important variable leading to acci-
dents. Turning too sharply for the conditions can
cause the vehicle to lose traction and skid, or even
tip over.
Wet, sandy and slippery surfaces make turning more
difficult and risky. The faster you are going, the
worse this situation becomes so, slow down before
turning.
During a sharp turn at higher speeds, the inside rear
wheel may lift off of the ground. This is not a flaw
in the design, it happens with most four wheel vehi-
cles including passenger cars. If this happens, you
are turning too sharply for the speed at which you are
traveling. Slow down!
BRAKING
It is good practice to slow down before you get near
an obstacle. This gives you extra time to stop or turn
away. Hitting an obstacle can damage the vehicle
and its contents. More important, it can injure you
and 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.
Do not downshift for braking on icy or slippery sur-
faces (wet grass) or while going down a hill because
engine braking may cause skidding and loss of con-
trol. Shift to a lower gear before starting down a hill.
TIPOVERS
The TORO WORKMAN
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 can-
not 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 manufactur-
er.
The best way to prevent accidents involving utility
vehicles is through continuous supervision and train-
ing 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 condi-
tions 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 pro-
vided.
Operating
® is equipped with a roll
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