Pushing Or Towing The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

Figure 23
1. Tie-down point
Pushing or Towing the
Machine
In an emergency, you can move the machine a very
short distance by actuating the bypass valve in the
hydraulic pump and pushing or towing the machine.
Important:
Do not push or tow the machine
faster than 3 to 4.8 km/h (2 to 3 mph). If you push
or tow at a faster speed, internal transmission
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damage may occur. If you must move the machine
a considerable distance, transport it on a truck
or trailer.
Important:
The bypass valve must be open
whenever you push or tow the machine. Close
the valve once you have pushed or towed the
machine to the desired location.
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1. Locate the bypass valve on the pump
24) and loosen it by rotating 90° (1/4 of a turn).
1. Bypass valve
2. Push or tow the machine.
3. Finish pushing or towing the machine and close
the bypass valve by rotating it 90° (1/4 turn).
Important:
closed before you start the engine. Running
the engine with an open bypass valve causes
the transmission to overheat.
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Figure 24
Ensure that the bypass valve is
(Figure
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