Toro Groundsmaster 31223TE Operator's Manual page 26

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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.
•
Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
•
If possible, keep the cutting unit(s) lowered to the
ground while operating on slopes. Raising the
cutting unit(s) while operating on slopes can cause
the machine to become unstable.
•
Use extreme caution with grass-collection systems
or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause a loss of control.
Using the Rollover-Protection
System (ROPS)
WARNING
A rollover accident can cause injury or death.
• Keep the roll bar in the raised locked
position.
• Use the seat belt.
• Ensure that the seat plate is secured with
the seat latch.
WARNING
You have no rollover protection when the roll
bar is in the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when necessary.
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar
is in the down position.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
(i.e., branches, doorways, electrical wires)
before driving under any objects and do
not contact them.
Raising the Roll Bar
Important:
Always use the seat belt when the roll
bar is in the raised and locked position.
1. Ensure that the seat is secured with the seat
latch.
2. Remove the 2 hairpins and remove the 2 pins
(Figure 20).
1. Pin
2. Hairpin
3. Raise the roll bar to the upright position
20).
4. Secure the roll bar with the 2 pins and 2 hairpins
(Figure 20).
Lowering the Roll Bar
Important:
Do not use the seat belt when the roll
bar is in the lowered position.
1. Remove the hairpins, push the roll bar forward
against the springs, and remove the 2 pins
(Figure 20).
2. Lower the roll bar to the down position
20).
3. Install the 2 pins into the pivot plates and secure
the pins with the 2 hairpins
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Figure 20
3. Roll bar (raised position)
4. Roll bar (lowered position)
(Figure 20).
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