Toro Workman HDX-D - Operating the Cargo Bed

the cargo bed and/or towing a trailer; refer to
Specications ( page 20 ) .
• Distribute the load in the cargo bed evenly to
improve the stability and control of the machine.
• Before dumping, ensure that there is no one
behind the machine.
• Do not dump a loaded cargo bed while the
machine is sideways on a slope. The change
in weight distribution may cause the machine to
overturn.
Operating the Cargo Bed
Raising the Cargo Bed
W ARNING
A raised bed could fall and injure persons that
are working beneath it.
• Always use the prop rod to hold the bed up
before working under the bed.
• Remove any load material from the bed
before raising it.
W ARNING
Driving the machine with the cargo bed raised
could cause the machine to tip or roll easier .
Y ou could damage the structure of the cargo
bed if you operate the machine with the bed
raised.
• Operate the machine when the cargo bed
is down.
• After emptying the cargo bed, lower it.
CAUTION
If a load is concentrated near the back of the
cargo bed when you release the latches, the
bed may unexpectedly tip open, injuring you
or bystanders.
• Center loads in the cargo bed, if possible.
• Hold the cargo bed down and ensure that
no one is leaning over the bed or standing
behind it when releasing the latches.
• Remove all cargo from the bed before
lifting the bed up to service the machine.
Move the lever rearward to raise the cargo bed
( Figure 15 ).
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Figure 15
1. Cargo bed lever
Lowering the Cargo Bed
W ARNING
The weight of the bed may be heavy . Hands
or other body parts could be crushed.
Keep your hands and other body parts away
when lowering the bed.
Move the lever forward to lower the cargo bed ( Figure
15 ).
Opening the T ailgate
1. Ensure that the cargo bed is down and latched.
2. Open the latches on the left and right side of the
cargo bed and lower the tailgate ( Figure 16 ).
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