Toro 7363, Operator'S Manual

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During a sharp turn at higher speeds, the inside rear wheel

may lift off of the ground. This is not a flaw in the design,

it happens with most four wheel vehicles including

passenger cars. If this happens, you are turning too sharply

for the speed at which you are traveling. Slow down!

Braking

It is good practice to slow down before you get near an

obstacle. This gives you extra time to stop or turn away.

Hitting an obstacle can damage the vehicle and its contents.

More important, it can injure you and your passenger.

Gross vehicle weight has a major impact on your ability to

stop and/or turn. Heavier loads and heavier attachments

make a vehicle harder to stop or turn. The heavier the load,

the longer it takes to stop.

The braking characteristics also change with no bed or

attachment on the vehicle. Fast stops may cause the rear

wheels to lock up before the front wheels lock up, which

may affect the control of the vehicle. It is a good idea to

decrease vehicle speed with no bed or attachment.

Turf and pavement are much slipperier when they are wet.

It can take 2 to 4 times as long to stop on wet surfaces as on

dry surfaces.

If you drive through standing water deep enough to 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 they work properly. If they do not, drive slowly in first

gear while putting light pressure on the brake pedal. This

will dry the brakes out.

Do not downshift for braking on icy or slippery surfaces

(wet grass) or while going down a hill because engine

braking may cause skidding and loss of control. Shift to a

lower gear before starting down a hill.

Tipovers

The TORO WORKMAN

®

 is equipped with a roll bar, hip

restraints, seat belts and hand hold. The ROPS system used

on the vehicle will reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury

in the unlikely event of a tipover, although the system

cannot protect the operator from all possible injuries.

Replace a damaged ROPS, do not repair or revise. Any

alteration of ROPS must be approved by manufacturer.

The best way to prevent accidents involving utility vehicles

is through continuous supervision and training of operators

and paying constant attention to the area in which vehicle is

being operated.

The best way for operators to prevent serious injury or

death to themselves or others, is to familiarize themselves

with the proper operation of the utility vehicle, to stay alert

and to avoid actions or conditions which could result in a

accident. In the event of a tip over, the risk of serious injury

or death will be reduced if the operator is using the ROPS

system and follows the instructions provided.

Hills

Tipping or rolling the vehicle on a hill will cause
serious personal injury.

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If engine stalls or you lose headway on a hill,

never attempt to turn vehicle around.

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Always back straight down a hill in reverse gear.

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Never back down in neutral or with the clutch

depressed, using only the brakes.

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Never drive across a steep hill, always drive

straight up or down.

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Avoid turning on a hill

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Don’t “drop the clutch” or slam on the brakes.

Sudden speed change can initiate tipover.

Warning

Use extra care when on hills. Never go on hills that are

extremely steep. Stopping while going down a hill will take

longer than on level ground. Turning while going up or

down a hill is more dangerous than turning on the level.

Turns while going down hill, especially with the brakes on,

and, turning up hill while traversing a hill are particularly

dangerous. Even at a slow speed and without a load, tip

overs are more likely if you turn on a hill.

Slow down and shift into a lower gear before starting up or

down a hill. If you have to turn while on a hill, do it as

slowly and cautiously as possible. Never make sharp or fast

turns on a hill.

If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep

hill, quickly apply the brakes, shift to neutral, restart the

engine and shift to reverse. At idle speed, engine and

transaxle drag will aid the brakes in controlling the vehicle

on the hill and help you back down the hill more safely.

Reduce the weight of the load if it is a steep hill or if the

load has high center of gravity. Remember, loads can shift.

Secure them.

Note:

 The Workman

®

 has excellent hill climbing ability.

The differential lock will increase this ability. Hill climbing

traction can also be increased by adding weight to the rear

of the vehicle in one of the following ways:

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Adding weight to inside of box, making sure it is

secured.

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Mounting wheel weights to rear wheels.

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Adding liquid ballast (calcium chloride) to rear tires.

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Traction will increase with no passenger in front seat.