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1. Axle
Towing the Vehicle
In case of an emergency, the vehicle can be towed for a
short distance. However, Toro does not recommend this as
a standard procedure.
WARNING
Towing at excessive speeds could cause vehicle to
lose steering control. Never tow vehicle faster than
8 kph (5 mph).
Towing the vehicle is a two person job. Affix a tow line to
holes in the front frame member. Move the shifter to Neutral
and release the parking brake. If the machine must be moved
a considerable distance, transport it on a truck or trailer.
Note: The power steering will not function, making it
difficult (increased effort) to steer.
Towing a Trailer with the
Vehicle
The Workman is capable of pulling trailers and attachments
of greater weight than the vehicle itself.
Several types of tow hitches are available for the Workman,
depending on your application. Contact your Authorized
Toro Distributor for details.
When equipped with a tow hitch bolted onto the rear axle
tube, your Workman can tow trailers or attachments with a
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) up to 1587 kg (3500 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 vehicle.
Trailer brakes are required whenever you towa trailer over 680
kg (1500 lb) GTW is towed behind a Workman vehicle.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer (attachment), do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause poor
2. Hitch plate
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 wheely 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.
Hydraulic Control
The hydraulic control supplies hydraulic power from the
vehicle pump whenever the engine is running. The power can
be used through the quick couplers at the rear of the vehicle.
Important: If multiple vehicles use the same
attachment, cross contamination of the transmission
fluid may occur. Change the transmission fluid more
frequently
Control Lever Positions
•
Off Position
This is the normal position for the control valve when it
is not being used. In this position the work ports of the
control valve are blocked and any load will be held by the
check valves in both directions.
•
Raise (Quick Coupler "A" Position)
This is the position which will lift the bed, rear hitch
attachment or apply pressure to quick coupler A. This
also allows return oil from quick coupler B to flow back
into the valve and then out to the reservoir. This is a
momentary position and when the lever is released it
spring returns to the center off position.
1. Quick coupler A position
•
Lower (Quick Coupler B Position)
This position will lower the bed, rear hitch attachment,
or apply pressure to quick coupler B. This also allows
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2. Quick coupler B position
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