Toro Z Master Professional 7500-D Series Operator's Manual page 35

1. Back up ramps
Important:
Do not use narrow individual ramps
for each side of the machine.
Ensure the ramp is long enough so that the angle with
the ground does not exceed 15 degrees
On flat ground, this requires a ramp to be at least four
times (4X) as long as the height of the trailer or truck
bed to the ground. A steeper angle may cause mower
components to get caught as the unit moves from the
ramp to the trailer or truck. Steeper angles 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 four
times (4X) 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.
Figure 36
2. Drive forward down ramps
(Figure
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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
Towing Safety
•
Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
•
Follow the attachment manufacturer's
recommendation for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. Towed
weight must not exceed the weight of the
machine, operator, and ballast; otherwise
hydrostatic transmission failure may occur. Use
counterweights or wheel weights as described in
the attachment manufacturer's manual.
•
Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
•
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction, increased risk of rollover,
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Figure 37
4. Ramp is at least four times
(4X) 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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