Toro 74141 Operator's Manual page 26

may also cause the machine to tip or lose control. If loading
on or near a slope, position the trailer or truck so that it is
on the down side of the slope and the ramp extends up the
slope. This will minimize the ramp angle.
WARNING
Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious
injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating a machine
on a ramp.
• Ensure that the ROPS is in the up position and
use the seat belt when loading or unloading the
machine. Ensure that the ROPS will clear the
top of an enclosed trailer.
• Use only a full-width ramp; do not use individual
ramps for each side of the machine.
• Do not exceed a 15-degree angle between the
ramp and the ground or between the ramp and
the trailer or truck.
• Ensure the length of ramp is at least 4 times as
long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to
the ground. This will ensure that ramp angle
does not exceed 15 degrees on flat ground.
• Back up ramps and drive forward down ramps.
• Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration while
driving the machine on a ramp as this could
cause a loss of control or a tip-over situation.
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1. Full-width ramp in stowed
position
2. Side view of full-width
ramp in loading position
3. Not greater than
15 degrees
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1
2
5
Figure 31
4. Ramp is at least 4 times
as long as the height of
the trailer or truck bed to
the ground
5. H= height of the trailer or
truck bed to the ground
6. Trailer
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