Toro Workman 1100 Service Manual page 7

3. This vehicle is designed to carry the operator and
one passenger in the seat provided by the manufactur-
er. Never carry more than one passenger on the vehicle.
4. Never operate vehicle when under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
5. Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the engine quickly.
6. Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in place.
Repair or replace any shield, safety device, or decal if it
is malfunctioning, illegible, or damaged before operat-
ing the machine.
7. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma-
chine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry which could
get caught in moving parts and cause personal injury.
8. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable, and may be required by some
local safety and insurance regulations.
While Operating
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is odorless, colorless, poisonous,
and deadly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Carbon monoxide can cause death. It is
known by the State of California to cause
birth defects.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Do not run engine indoors or in an en–
closed area.
1. Operator and passenger should remain seated
whenever the vehicle is in motion. Operator should keep
both hands on the steering wheel. Whenever possible,
the passenger should use the hand holds provided.
Keep arms and legs within the vehicle body at all times.
Never carry passengers in the box or on any attach-
ments. Remember your passenger may not be expect-
ing you to brake or turn.
2. Never overload your vehicle. The name plate (lo-
cated under the dash and on the center column) shows
load limits for the vehicle. The load rating is for level sur-
faces only. Never overload attachments or exceed the
vehicle maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW).
3. Operating the vehicle demands attention. Failure to
operate the vehicle safely may result in an accident, tip
over of vehicle, and/or serious injury or death. Drive
carefully. To prevent tipping or loss of control:
Workman 1100/2100/2110
9. Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
from the areas of operation.
10.Before operating the vehicle, always check vehicle
and any attachments for damage. If something is wrong,
stop using the vehicle. Make sure problem is cor-
rected before the vehicle or attachment is operated
again.
11. Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it careful-
ly.
A. Use an approved gasoline container.
B. Do not remove cap from the fuel tank when the
engine is hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors to about one inch below the
top of tank (bottom of filler neck). Do not overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
A. Use extreme caution, reduce speed, and main-
tain a safe distance around sand traps, ditches,
creeks, ramps, unfamiliar areas, or any areas that
have abrupt changes in ground conditions or eleva-
tion.
Operating the vehicle on a hill may cause
tipping or rolling of the vehicle, or the engine
may stall and you could lose headway on a
hill. This could result in personal injury.
•
Do not exceed slopes greater than 12
degrees.
•
If the engine stalls or you lose headway on a
hill, never attempt to turn the vehicle
around.
•
Never drive across a steep hill; always drive
straight up or down or go around the hill.
•
Avoid turning on a hill.
•
Do not accelerate quickly or slam on the
brakes.
•
Reduce your load and the speed of the
vehicle.
•
Avoid stopping on hills, especially with a
load.
B. Use caution when operating vehicle on a slope.
Normally travel straight up and down slopes. Reduce
speed when making sharp turns or when turning on
hillsides. Avoid turning on hillsides whenever pos-
sible. If the engine stalls or you begin to lose head-
way while climbing a hill, gradually apply the brakes
and slowly back straight down the hill.
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