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Workman MDX--D Page 1 -- 3 Safety
While Operating
1. Sit on the operator seat when starting and operating
the vehicle.
2. Before starting the engine:
A. Sito n operator’s seat and depress the brake ped-
al. Make sure that the parking brake is released.
B. Turn ignition switch to the ON position. When the
glow plug indicator goes off, the engine is ready to
start.
C. Turn ignition switch to the START position. Re-
lease switch to the ON position once the engine
starts.
3. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
4. Do not t ouch engine, radiator, exhaust system or
transaxle while engine is running or soon after it is
stopped. These areas could be hot enough to cause
burns.
5. Before getting off the seat:
A. Stop movement of the vehicle.
B. Turn ignition switch to OFF and wait for all move-
ment to stop.
C. Apply parking brake.
D. Remove key from ignition switch.
E. Donot parkon slopesunless wheels are chocked
or blocked.
Maintenance and Service
1. Before servicing or making adjustments, turn all ac-
cessories off, stop the engine, set parking brake and re-
move key from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure vehicle is in safe operating condition by
keeping all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
3. Never work under a raised bed without placing the
bed on the fully extended prop rod.
4. Never store the vehicle or fuel container inside
wheret here isan open flame, such asneara waterheat-
er or furnace.
5. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep engine area
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and dirt.
6. If engine must berunning to perform maintenance or
an adjustment, keep clothing, hands, feet and other
parts of the body away from moving parts. Keep by-
standers away.
7. Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor
setting. To assuresafety andaccuracy, check maximum
engine speed. Maximum engine speed is 3470 RPM.
8. Shut engine off before checking or adding oil to the
engine crankcase.
9. Disconnect battery before servicing the vehicle. Dis-
connect negative (--) battery cable first and positive (+)
cable last. If battery voltage is required for troubleshoot-
ing or test procedures, temporarily connect the battery.
Attach positive (+) cable first and negative (--) cable last.
10.Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your
face, eyes and clothing when working with a battery.
11.Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks
and flames away from the battery.
12.If m ajor repairs are ever needed or assistance is de-
sired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.
13.To assure optimum performance and continued
safety of the vehicle, use genuine To ro replacement
parts and accessories. Replacement parts and acces-
sories made by other manufacturers may result in non-
conformance with safety standards, and the warranty
may be voided.
14.When raising the vehicle to change tires or to per-
form other service, use correct blocks, hoists and jacks.
Make surevehicleis parked on asolidlevel surfacesuch
as a concrete floor. Prior to raising the vehicle, remove
any attachments that may interfere with the safe and
proper raising of the vehicle. Always chock or block
wheels. Use appropriate jack stands to support the
raised vehicle. If thevehicle is not properly supported by
jack stands, the vehicle may move or fall, which may re-
sult in personal injury (see Jack Vehicle in this section).
15.Make sure to dispose of potentially harmful waste
(e.g. fuel, oil, engine coolant, filters, battery) in an envir-
onmentally safe manner. Follow all local codes and reg-
ulations when recycling or disposing of waste.
Safety