Operator's Manual

Safe operation begins before taking the vehicle out for
a day's work Read and understand the operating
instructions in the Toro Workman operator's manual
before using the topdresser
1. Sit on operator's seat and engage parking brake.
2. Disengage PTO (if so equipped) and return hand
throttle lever to OFF position (if so equipped).
3. Move shift lever to NEUTRAL position and
depress clutch lever.
4. Insert key into ignition switch and rotate it clock-
wise to start the engine. Release key when engine
starts.
5. Practice starting, driving and stopping the
Workman. Always read and understand the opera-
tor's manual for the Workman before using this
unit.
6. Place sand or other topdressing material in the
hopper. The maximum volume of material that
can be put into the hopper is 18 cubic feet.
Generally, sand weighs 100 pounds per cubic foot
and could overload the Workman if more than
1400-1500 pounds are loaded into the hopper.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When any other attach-
ments, such as the HD Hitch frame, are installed
on the Workman while using the 1800 Topdresser
the weight of those attachments must be subtract-
ed from the payload capacity of the hopper.
A method for determining the total weight of your
attachments would be to place the rear fires on a
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Operating Instructions
GATE CONTROL(Fig. 6) ,
The black knob on the left side of the unit, near the
brush, is used to lock the gate into the desired open
height position.
1. Loosen the black knob enough to allow it to pivot
freely in the slot.
2. Set the gate into the desired position and tighten
the black knob to lock into position.
Figure 1
1. Black knob
Rotating parts can grab or pinch. Stay clear of brush
and conveyor belt while unit is running.
WARNING
The interlock switches are for the operator's protec-
tion, so do not bypass them. Check operation of the
switches daily to assure interlock system is operating
on the Workman. If a switch is malfunctioning
replace it before operating. Regardless whether
switches are operating properly or not, replace them
every two years to assure maximum safety. Do not
rely entirely on safety switches - use common sense!
CAUTION
Controls