Toro 60217, Operator'S Manual

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Installing the Tow Pole
Parts needed for this procedure:
1 Tow pole kit (sold separately)
Tow Pole Specifications
Purchase the tow pole kit (including fasteners) that
meets your needs from your Authorized Service
Dealer. The machine has the following tow pole
options:
Hitch Type Length
50 mm (2 inch) ball—stamped 78.7 cm (31 inches) or 127 cm
(50 inches)
50 mm (2 inch) ball—forged 78.7 cm (31 inches) or 127 cm
(50 inches)
Pintle 78.7 cm (31 inches) or 127 cm
(50 inches)
Installing the Tow Pole
1. Remove the bolt and nut from the tow pole
(
Figure 4 ).
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Figure 4
1. Tow pole 4. Bolt hole
2. Front post 5. Frame fitting
3. Bolt 6. Nut
2. Slide the tow pole forward and align the hole in
the pole with the hole in the frame fitting (
Figure
4 ).
3. Insert the bolt through the holes in the fitting and
the pole (
Figure 4 ).
4. Thread the nut onto the bolt and tighten them
until they are tight against the frame fitting
(
Figure 4 ).
Note:
If the self-locking nylon insert in the
locknut wears with use, replace the nut with a
new Grade 5 or Grade 8 locknut.
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Installing the Safety Chain
Parts needed for this procedure:
1 Safety chain (included with the tow pole kit)
2 Connecting link (included with the tow pole kit)
Procedure
Safety chain and connecting link are included in the
tow pole kit (sold separately); refer to
2 Installing the
Tow Pole (page 12) .
Form a hook on the end of a bendable piece of rod or
stiff wire (not included) and install the safety chain and
connecting links as shown in
Figure 5 .
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Figure 5
Note:
Ensure that approximately equal lengths of
safety chain extend from either side of the front post.
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