Transporting the Machine
For moving the machine long distances, use a trailer. Make
sure that the machine is secured to the trailer. Refer to
and
for the location of the tie-down points.
Note:
Load the machine on the trailer with the front of the
machine facing forward. If that is not possible, secure the
machine hood to the frame with a strap, or remove the hood
and transport and secure it separately or the hood may blow
off during transport.
Figure 23
1.
Eye hole in the frame (each side)
Figure 24
1.
Axle
2.
Hitch plate
Towing the Machine
In case of an emergency, the machine can be towed for a
short distance. However, Toro does not recommend this as
a standard procedure.
WARNING
Towing at excessive speeds could cause the
machine to lose steering control.
Never tow the machine at faster than 8 kph (5 mph).
Towing the machine is a 2-person job. Affix a tow line to
holes in the front frame member. Move the shift lever to the
N
EUTRAL
position and release the parking brake. If you must
move the machine a considerable distance, transport it on
a truck or trailer.
Note:
The power steering does not function, making it
difficult to steer.
Towing a Trailer with the
Machine
The machine is capable of pulling trailers and attachments of
greater weight than the machine itself.
Several types of tow hitches are available for the machine,
depending on your application. Contact your Authorized
Toro Distributor for details.
When equipped with a tow hitch bolted onto the rear axle
tube, your machine can tow trailers or attachments with
a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) up to 1,587 kg (3,500 lb).
Always load a trailer with 60% of the cargo weight in the
front of the trailer. This places approximately 10% (272 kg
(600 lb) max.) of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow
hitch of the machine.
Trailer brakes are required whenever you tow a trailer over
680 kg (1,500 lb) GTW is towed behind a machine.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer (attachment), do not
overload your machine or trailer. Overloading can cause poor
performance or damage to the brakes, axle, engine, transaxle,
steering, suspension, body structure, or tires.
Important:
To reduce potential for drive line damage,
use low range.
When towing fifth-wheel attachments, like a fairway aerator,
always install the wheel bar (included with the fifth wheel kit)
to prevent the front wheels from lifting off the ground if the
towed attachments movement is suddenly impaired.
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