Toro Workman GTX Operator's Manual page 6

Special Operation with the
Multi-Passenger Kit Installed
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With the multi-passenger kit installed, you must
account for the extra passengers contributing to
the overall gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the
machine.
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If you have a load in the cargo box, ensure that
you do not exceed the capacity of the machine by
having too many passengers.
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Passengers should sit in the designated seating
positions only. Do not allow passengers to sit in
the cargo box.
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The operator and passengers should remain
seated whenever the machine is in motion.
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Additional machine length results in a larger turn
radius, so allow more space to maneuver.
Braking
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Slow down the machine before you approach an
obstacle. This gives you extra time to stop or turn
away. Hitting an obstacle can injure you and your
passenger. In addition, it can damage the machine
and its contents.
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Gross vehicle weight (GVW) has a major impact
on your ability to stop and/or turn. Heavy loads
and attachments make the machine harder to stop
or turn. The heavier the load, the longer it takes
to stop.
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Decrease the speed of the machine if the
cargo box has been removed and there is no
attachment installed on the machine. The braking
characteristics change and fast stops may cause
the rear wheels to lock up, which affects the
control of the machine.
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Turf and pavement are much more slippery when
they are wet. It can take 2 to 4 times longer to stop
the machine on wet surfaces as on dry surfaces. If
you drive through deep-standing water and 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 that they work properly.
If they do not, drive slowly on level ground while
putting light pressure on the brake pedal. This
dries out the brakes.
Operating on Hills
WARNING
Operating the machine on a hill may cause
tipping or rolling of the machine, or the
batteries may run low and you could lose
headway on the hill. This could result in
personal injury.
• Do not operate the machine on excessively
steep slopes.
• Do not accelerate quickly or slam
the brakes when backing down a hill,
especially with a load.
• If the batteries run low or you begin to lose
headway while climbing a hill, gradually
apply the brakes and slowly back straight
down the hill.
• Operate the machine slowly on a hill and
use caution.
• Avoid turning on a hill.
• Reduce your load and the speed of the
machine.
• Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a
load.
Note:
A 2-post ROPS (Rollover-Protection System) is
available for this machine as an accessory. A ROPS is
recommended if you will be working next to drop-offs,
near water, in rough terrain, or on hills/banks, which
could result in a rollover. Contact an Authorized Toro
Service Distributor for more details.
Take these precautions when operating the machine
on a hill:
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Slow the machine down before starting up or down
a hill.
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If the batteries run low or you begin to lose
momentum while climbing a hill, gradually apply
the brakes and slowly back the machine straight
down the hill.
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Turning while traveling up or down hills can be
dangerous. If you have to turn while on a hill, do it
slowly and cautiously. Never make sharp or fast
turns.
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Heavy loads affect stability. Reduce the weight of
the load and your ground speed when operating
on hills or if the load has a high center of gravity.
Secure the load to the cargo box of the machine
to prevent the load from shifting. Take extra care
when hauling loads that shift easily (liquid, rock,
sand, etc.).
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Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a load.
Stopping while going down a hill takes longer than
stopping on level ground. If you must stop the
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