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7. A crush hazard exists around the perimeter of the Turf
Tender if operated on a slope exceeding either the vehicle’s
or Turf Tender’s recommended maximum speed and
operational angle (10° side to side and 26° front to back).
8. On the trailer-type Turf Tenders, a crush hazard exists
due to the Turf Tender rolling if uncoupled from its tow
vehicle. Always solidly chock both the front and rear of
the outermost wheels before uncoupling from the tow
vehicle.
9. On mounted-type Turf Tenders, a crush hazard exists
beneath the hopper when it is raised to do maintenance
on the vehicle. Always install the Safety Bar on the hoist
ram to secure the hopper in the raised position.
10. On mounted-type Turf Tenders, a crush hazard exists
beneath the hopper when removed from the vehicle in
the storage position. Be sure the stands are properly
installed and that no one is allowed beneath the hopper
when in the storage position.
For these reasons, the only person that is allowed to be
near a loaded or operating Turf Tender is the operator seated
in the driver’s position of the vehicle.
You, the operatorin control,are responsiblefor usinggood,
safejudgment in theoperation ofthe TurfTender andensuring
that no one will be injured by it’s operation.
Passengers
Never carry passengers on this Turf Tender. The Turf
Tender is not designed to carry anybody.
Drive Carefully
Using the Turf Tender demands attention to operation.
Failure to operate the Turf Tender safely may result in an
accident,tip over, orserious injury or death.To preventtipping
or loss of control:
1. Never exceed the tow (or carrier’s) vehicle’s load capacity.
One of the most dangerous operations associated with
the Turf Tender is attempting to haul or tow it with an
undersized vehicle due to the vehicle’s limited traction
and braking capacity. Exceeding the vehicle’s capacity
may result in loss of control, damage, serious injury, or
even death. Refer to your vehicle’s manual for load
capacities and restrictions. Do not use the Toro Workman®
and John Deere ProGator®
for the trailer-type Turf Tenders
with hoppers larger than 1 cubic yard (410 & 411 models).
2. Use extreme caution, reduce speed, and maintain a safe
distance when operating around sand traps, ditches, creeks,
trees, ramps, unfamiliar areas, or other hazards.
3. Be alert for severe ground depressions, holes, or other
hidden hazards. If an outside wheel (on trailer-type Turf
Tenders) drops into a hole, it may cause the Turf Tender
to tip over.
4. Use caution when operating the Turf Tender on slopes.
Normally travel straight up or down slopes. Shift the
vehicle into a lower gear before attempting to either go
up or down a slope.
5. Avoid making turns on slopes.
6. Reduce speed when making turns.
7. Use extra caution when operating on wet surfaces, at high
speeds, or with a full load. Stopping time increases with
a full load.
NOTE: A worst-case control scenario exists when
the Turf Tender is being driven down a wet slope at
an angle to the slope and the operator is attempting
to turn and/or brake. Loss of control could result in
an accident, tip over and serious injury or death.
8. Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from forward to
reverse or from reverse to forward without coming to a
complete stop.
9. Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other
unsafe driving actions which may cause loss of control.
10. If the vehicle’s engine stalls or loses headway on a hill,
never attempt to turn the vehicle around. Always back
straight down the hill in reverse. Never back down a hill
in neutral or with the clutch depressed using only the
brakes.
11. Make sure the area is clear prior to backing up. Back up
slowly as the visibility behind the Turf Tender hopper is
limited.
12. Always avoid low hanging objects such as tree limbs,
doorways, door jambs, power lines, etc. Ensure there is
enough clearance for both you and the machine(s) you
are operating.
13. Always avoid objects, which may “hook” the wheels such
as trees, posts, etc. Be constantly aware of the width and
turning radius of the Turf Tender. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the vehicle or Turf Tender.
14. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads. Always
yield the right of way to pedestrians and other vehicles.
This vehicle was not designed for travel on streets or
highways. Obey all traffic rules and regulations pertaining
to controlled and uncontrolled traffic areas.
15. Limit load size if working on steep or rough terrain.
16. STOP and ask your supervisor if you are ever unsure
about safe operation.
LOADING
WARNING
Never load a trailer-type Turf Tender when it is
uncoupled from its tow vehicle.
Whenloading material, distributethe loadevenly to keepit
from shifting. Operate the Turf Tender with extra care when
the hopper is full of heavy material.
Slowly fill the hopper over a few seconds of time with the
loader bucket as low as possible. Avoid “dropping” the load
into the hopper from an excessively high loader bucket. This
is safer in terms of maintaining a balanced load and will also
extend the life of the Turf Tender.
Make sure the material you are loading has uniform
properties. Material that has few small rocks in it poses a
projectile hazard. Material that has varying composition or
moisture may result in widely varying application rates.
Do not exceed the load capacity of the Turf Tender or
vehicle. Refer to the Specifications section to determine the
maximum load capacity of the Turf Tender.
Never add sideboards to the hopper to increase its capacity
fordenseorheavymaterials. Theadditionalweightwillincrease
the chance of tipping or rolling over. The hopper capacity of
the may be increased for low-density materials such as peat.
SAFE OPERATIONAL PRACTICES
