Slope Safety; Operating The Machine - Toro ProPass 200 Operator's Manual

– Be careful when turning and avoid unsafe
maneuvers.
– Always ensure that the machine is connected
to the tow vehicle before loading.
– Do not put large or heavy objects into the
hopper. This could damage the belt and
rollers. Also ensure that the load has a uniform
texture. Small rocks in the sand can become
projectiles.
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Do not stand behind the machine when unloading
or spreading. The twin spinner, cross conveyor,
and processor can eject particles and dust at a
high speed.
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Unload the machine or disconnect it from the tow
vehicle while on a level surface.
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Do not travel with the machine in the fully raised
position. This increases the risk of tipping over
the machine.
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The machine has a safe range for traveling with
attachments as shown by the green section in the
decal.
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Do not travel with the machine in the caution range
(yellow/black). When there are no attachments
on the machine, travel with the machine in the
lowered position.
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Shut off the attachment when approaching
people, vehicles, vehicle crossings, or pedestrian
crossings.
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Do not operate the machine with the weight case
removed or out of position.
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Use extreme caution when traveling on hills,
especially when turning.
– Traveling across steep hills with the machine
fully loaded could result in a tip-over, or a loss
of traction for the machine or tow vehicle.
– Reduce the weight of the load when traveling
on steep hills and avoid piling the load high.

Slope Safety

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Review the tow vehicle specifications to ensure
that you do not exceed its slope capabilities.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution.
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The operator must evaluate the site conditions
to determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation including surveying the site. Always
use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
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The operator must review the slope instructions
listed below for operating the machine on slopes
and review the conditions in which the machine is
being operated to determine whether the machine
can be operated in the conditions on that day and
at that site. Changes in the terrain can result in a
change in slope operation for the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
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Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
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Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
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Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards, or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.

Operating the Machine

1. Fill the machine hopper with the material to be
spread.
2. Ensure option is installed (Twin Spinner).
3. Adjust the gate height to the preferred setting.
4. Adjust both flow control valves to the preferred
setting. Set the belt and option speeds
to the preferred setting (typically, the belt
speed should be: Wireless—100%, Standard
Hydraulics—#10).
5. Park the tow vehicle 3 m (10 ft) in front of the
area required for top dressing.
6. Ensure that the on/off pendant switches are
both off. On wireless models, ensure that the
handheld remote functions are stopped.
7. Engage the hydraulics (either on the tow vehicle
or on the auxiliary hydraulic power pack).
8. Increase rpm of the tow vehicle. Turn the option
on, using the on/off pendant or the handheld
remote on wireless models.
9. Drive forward to the area that requires top
dressing, raising the rpm of the tow vehicle to
the optimal operating range.
10. When the machine option is directly over the
beginning of the top dressing area, use the
on/off pendant or the control pendant on wireless
models to turn on the conveyer belt.
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