While Operating; Maintenance And Service - Toro Workman GTX Service Manual

While Operating

1. Sit on the operator seat when starting and operating
the vehicle.
2. When the vehicle is stationary, apply the parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from unexpected move-
ment. Make sure to release parking brake before driving
the vehicle.
3. The engine can be started by rotating the key switch
to the START position or by turning the key switch to the
ON position and depressing the accelerator pedal.
4. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.

Maintenance and Service

1. Before servicing or making adjustments, turn engine
and all accessories OFF, release pressure from acceler-
ator pedal, allow engine to stop, set parking brake and
remove key from the key switch.
2. Make sure vehicle is in safe operating condition by
keeping all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
3. Never store the vehicle or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as near a water heat-
er or furnace.
4. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep engine area
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and dirt.
5. If engine must be running to perform maintenance or
an adjustment, keep clothing, hands, feet and other
parts of the body away from moving parts. Keep by-
standers away.
6. Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor
setting. To assure safety and accuracy, check maximum
engine speed. The maximum engine speed for the
Workman GTX is 3750 RPM.
7. Shut engine off before checking or adding oil to the
engine crankcase.
8. Disconnect battery before servicing the vehicle. Dis-
connect negative (−) battery cable first and positive (+)
cable last. If battery voltage is required for troubleshoot-
ing or test procedures, temporarily connect the battery.
Reconnect positive (+) cable first and negative (−) cable
last.
Workman GTX Gasoline
5. Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These areas
could be hot enough to cause burns.
6. Before getting off the seat:
A. Stop movement of the vehicle.
B. Turn key switch to OFF and wait for all machine
movement to stop.
C. Remove key from key switch.
D. Apply parking brake.
7. If vehicle is parked on incline, chock or block the
wheels after getting off the vehicle.
9. Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your
face, eyes and clothing when working with a battery.
10.Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks
and flames away from the battery.
11. If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is de-
sired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
12.To assure optimum performance and continued
safety of the vehicle, use genuine Toro replacement
parts and accessories. Replacement parts and acces-
sories made by other manufacturers may result in non-
conformance with safety standards, and the warranty
may be voided.
13.When raising the vehicle to change tires or to per-
form other service, use correct blocks, hoists and jacks.
Make sure vehicle is parked on a solid level surface such
as a concrete floor. Prior to raising the vehicle, remove
any attachments that may interfere with the safe and
proper raising of the vehicle. Always chock or block
wheels. Use appropriate jack stands to support the
raised vehicle. If the vehicle is not properly supported by
jack stands, the vehicle may move or fall, which may re-
sult in personal injury (see Jacking Instructions in this
section).
14.Make sure to dispose of potentially harmful waste
(e.g. fuel, oil, engine coolant, filters, battery) in an envir-
onmentally safe manner. Follow all local codes and reg-
ulations when recycling or disposing of waste.
Page 1 − 3 Safety