Toro Z MASTER Z588E, Operator'S Manual

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of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This will
minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as
level as possible.
Important
Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on
the ramp; you may lose control and drive off the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and
sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both
maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of backward tip–over and could
cause serious injury or death.
•
Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a
ramp.
•
Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Not use
individual ramps for each side of the unit.
•
If individual ramps must be used, use enough
ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface
wider than the unit.
•
Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between ramp
and ground or between ramp and trailer or
truck.
•
Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up
a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
•
Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit
down a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
Warning
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2
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Figure 29
1. Trailer
2. Full width ramp
3. Not greater than
15 degrees
4. Full width ramp—side
view
Using the Z Stand
The Z Stand

is used for raising the front end of the
machine. This allows for cleaning of the mower and
removal of the blades.
Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious
injury or death.
•
Use extreme caution when operating unit on
Z Stand.
•
Use only for cleaning mower and removing
blades.
•
Do not keep unit on Z Stand for extended
periods of time.
•
Always turn the engine off, set the parking
brake and remove the key before performing
any maintenance to mower.
Warning
Driving up onto the Z Stand
Important
Use the Z Stand on a level surface.