Toro 22303 Dingo 320-D Operator's Manual page 5

• Operate up and down slopes with the heavy
end of the traction unit uphill. Weight
distribution changes. An empty bucket will
make the rear of the traction unit the heavy
end, and a full bucket will make the front of
the traction unit the heavy end. Most other
attachments will make the front of traction
unit the heavy end.
• Raising the loader arms on a slope will affect
the stability of the machine. Whenever
possible, keep the loader arms in the lowered
position when on slopes.
• Removing an attachment on a slope will make
the rear of the traction unit heavy. Refer to the
Stability Data section, page 11, to determine
whether the attachment can be safely removed
on the slope.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
from the work area. Watch for holes, ruts, or
bumps, as uneven terrain could overturn the
traction unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed on slopes. Before starting the
engine, put the pump selector lever in the slow
(turtle) position so that you will not have to
stop or shift while on the slope.
• Follow the recommendations in the attachment
manuals for the use of counterweights to
improve stability.
• Use only Toro approved attachments.
Attachments can change the stability and
the operating characteristics of the traction
unit. Warranty may be voided if used with
unapproved attachments.
• Keep all movements on slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires
lose traction, proceed slowly, straight down
the slope.
• Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and keep the heavy end of the traction
unit uphill.
• Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. The traction unit could
suddenly turn over if a wheel goes over the
edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
• Do not operate on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause sliding.
• Do not park the traction unit on a hillside or
slope without lowering the attachment to the
ground and chocking the wheels.
• Do not try to stabilize the traction unit by
putting your foot on the ground.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the traction unit and the work
activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the work area and under
the watchful care of another responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn the traction unit off if
children enter the area.
• Before and while backing, look behind and
down for small children.
• Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe traction
unit operation.
• Never allow children to operate the traction
unit.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, the end of a fence, or other
objects that may obscure vision.
Service
• Stop the engine before performing any service,
repairs, maintenance, or adjustments.
• If any maintenance or repair requires the loader
arms to be in the raised position, secure the
arms in the raised position with the hydraulic
cylinder locks included with traction unit.
• Never run a traction unit inside a closed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight. Keep equipment in
good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety
systems for proper operation before each use.
• Keep the traction unit free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage. Allow the traction unit to cool before
storing.
• Use extra care when handling fuel. It is
flammable and vapors are explosive.
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