During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Vista 08914 Operator's Manual

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Vary the machine speed during operation. Avoid
fast starts and quick stops.
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A break-in oil for the engine is not required.
Original engine oil is the same type specified for
regular oil changes.
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Refer to Maintenance (page 22)
low-hour checks.
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Check the front suspension positioning and adjust
it, if necessary; refer to
Alignment (page 41).

During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Report all accidents with the machine to the owner.
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Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area.
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Passengers should sit in the designated seating
positions only. Keep arms and legs within the
machine body at all times.
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The operator should wear substantial, slip-resistant
footwear.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Operate the machine outdoors or in a
well-ventilated area only.
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Before you start the machine, ensure that the
transmission is in neutral, the parking brake is
engaged, and you are in the operating position.
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You and your passengers should remain seated
whenever the machine is moving. Keep your
hands on the steering wheel; your passengers
should use the handholds provided.
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Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight
(GVW) of the machine.
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Carrying oversized loads in the cargo bed reduces
the stability of the machine. Do not exceed the
carrying capacity of the bed.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility. Watch
for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, and loose or hidden
objects. Reduce the ground speed of the machine
when operating on rough, uneven terrain, and
near curbs, holes, and other sudden changes in
for any special,
Adjusting the Wheel
terrain that could overturn the machine. Tall grass
can hide obstacles. Use care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure your vision.
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Identify sharp turns, blind spots, bridge
approaches, and other potentially hazardous
areas, and post a warning to the operator of the
nature of the hazard(s) and the proper precautions
to take to avoid the hazard(s).
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Do not drive the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. The machine could suddenly
roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or if the
edge gives way.
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Keep away from potential hazards, such as edges
of ramps and platforms.
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Always watch out for and avoid low overhangs
such as tree limbs, door jambs, overhead
walkways, etc.
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Look behind you before reversing the machine to
be sure of a clear path.
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When using the machine on public roads, follow
all traffic regulations and use any additional
accessories that may be required by law, such as
lights, turn signals, slow-moving vehicle (SMV)
signs, and others as required.
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It can take longer to stop the machine on wet
surfaces than on dry surfaces. To dry out wet
brakes, drive slowly on a level surface while
putting light pressure on the brake pedal.
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Use extreme caution and slow down when driving
the machine in wet or icy areas or on loose terrain
could result in reduced traction, steering, stability,
and braking. Repair areas of loose terrain, if
possible, or close off the area and post a warning
to prevent others from operating the machine on
those areas.
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Operating the machine at high speed and then
quickly stopping may cause the rear wheels to lock
up, which impairs your control of the machine.
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Do not touch the engine, transmission, muffler, or
muffler manifold while the engine is running, or
soon after you shut off the engine, because these
areas may be hot enough to cause burns.
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Do not leave a running machine unattended. The
machine is considered unattended when you are
7.6 m (25 ft) or more from it, which remains in
view, or whenever you leave the machine and it is
not within view. Whenever you leave the machine
and are within 7.6 m (25 ft) of the machine and it
is still in view, set the controls in the NEUTRAL
position and engage the parking brake to prevent
the machine from moving.
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Before you leave the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
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