Table of Contents
Advertisement
not exceed the 13 kph (8 mph) tow speed. This
machine was not designed for travel on highways.
Towing the machine faster than 24 kph (15 mph)
will damage the internal hydraulic components.
•
Before servicing or making any adjustments to the
top dresser:
– Stop the traction unit and set the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine, remove key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator's seat.
•
Keep all hardware tight secure. Install all
serviceable parts removed during maintenance
or adjustments.
•
When loading the top-dressing material into the
hopper, be careful that the loader or skid steer
bucket does not strike and damage the hopper.
Although the hopper is designed wide enough to
clear most buckets, it is not strong enough to take
a contact and may deform the sheet metal.
•
Material application is always best with dry
material, but wet sand can be spread with the
machine. You may need to adjust the gate setting,
but the material should flow out and spread
relatively smooth and consistent. If the belt slips,
check the belt tension and clean-out provisions.
•
Top-dressing material can vary in grain size as well
as moisture content. It can also contain impurities
that may either damage greens mowers or plant
tissue. Always control the source of top-dressing
material, and use care when handling and loading
it.
•
A sight window is provided at the right front
hopper panel to monitor remaining material while
topdressing. It is a good practice to check the sight
window and for hopper volume before beginning
application to assure that you do not run out of
top-dressing material in the middle of the pass.
•
The special oscillating drive axles on the machine
are designed to continuously power the hydraulic
system while the machine travels over surface
irregularities of a green or tee. Always approach a
severe berm slowly to avoid sudden impact of the
axles with the turf, and to reduce the potential of
leaving tire marks on the approach to the green.
WARNING
Rotating parts of the machine can grab or
pinch you.
Stay clear of brush and conveyor belt while
unit is running.
•
Safe operation begins before taking the top
dresser out for a day's work. Read and understand
the operating instructions in the Toro Workman or
other traction unit operator's manual before using
the topdresser.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
•
Park the machine on a level surface; engage the
parking brake; shut off the traction-unit engine;
remove the key; and wait for all movement to stop
before servicing or unclogging the machine. Allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing,
cleaning, or storing it.
•
Avoid soft ground because the jack leg could sink
and cause the machine to tip over.
•
Shut off the machine whenever you are
transporting or not using it.
•
Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
•
Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.
18
Advertisement
Table of Contents
