Transporting The Machine; Loading The Machine - Toro 74650 Operator's Manual

Figure 24
1. Discharge cover
2. Cap nut (1/4 inch)
6. Secure the discharge cover to the lower lip of the
mower with 2 bolts (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches) and 2 cap nuts
(1/4 inch) as shown in
Note: Do not overtighten the nuts; this could distort
the cover and cause blade contact.
3. Bolt (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches)
Figure 24.

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read
all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without
turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a
slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous and can
lead to accidents, causing personal injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street or
roadway.
1. If you are using a trailer, connect it to the towing
vehicle and connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Shut off the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
5. Tie down the machine near the front caster wheels and
the rear bumper

Loading the Machine

Use extreme caution when loading or unloading machines
onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width ramp that is wider
than the machine for this procedure. Back up the ramp and
drive forward down the ramp
1. Back the machine up the
ramp.
23
(Figure 25).
Figure 25
(Figure 26).
Figure 26
2. Drive the machine forward
down the ramp.