Toro PA-17 Manuals

To assure maximum safety, optimum performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you or any other operator of this equipment read and under- stand the contents of this manual before the vehicle engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this sym- bol— The safety alert symbol means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in per- sonal injury. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep this Operator's Manual in the plastic tube behind the passenger seat. It is important that all persons operating this equipment have easy access to these instructions at all times. Carefully read and follow the set-up instructions that are provided with this equipment and the safety instructions in the Workman® Operator's Manual. RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This safety-alert symbol calls attention to a dangerous situation, which could result in serious injury or death to the operator or a bystander. Safety, mechanical and some general information in this manual are emphasized. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION identify safety messages. Whenever the trian- gular safety symbol appears, it is followed by a safety message that must be read and understood. For more details concerning safety, read the safety instructions that follow. IMPORTANT identifies special mechanical information and NOTE identifies general information worthy of special attention. These instructions are provided as a guide for the safe operation and maintenance of this equipment. However, the operator's personal safety, as well as those persons in the work area, will depend on the careful actions and good judgment of the operator. To reduce the potential for injury or death, comply with the following safety instructions. BEFORE OPERATING 1. Operate this machine only after reading and under- standing the contents of this manual and the Workman® Operator's Manual. A replacement manual is available by sending complete model and serial number to: Hahn, Inc., 1525 N. Garvin, Evansville, IN 47711. 2. Learn how to operate the Toro spreader and how to use the controls properly. Do NOT let anyone oper- ate this equipment without first receiving thorough instructions. 3. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place. If a shield, safety device or decal is malfunctioning, illegible or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the machine. WHILE OPERATING 4. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE SPREADER. Maximum load limits are shown on the decals...do not exceed these limits. Failure to position loads carefully can result in their shifting or tipping over. Distribute loads evenly, keeping them low as possi- ble to prevent the spreader from becoming top- heavy. 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL FORM NO. 3318-451 GB Rev A MODEL NO. 41150—40001 & UP PA-17 Spreader ®