Toro Reelmaster 4500–D Service Manual page 168

Disengaging Planetary Wheel Drives
In an emergency, the Reelmaster 4500–D can be
moved by unlocking the front wheel hubs and towing the
machine.
Vehicle will roll with front wheel motors disen-
gaged. Vehicle must be on level surface or
wheels must be blocked. There is no effective
braking with wheel motors disengaged.
If towing with front wheel motors disengaged,
Tow Bar Assembly, Toro part no. 58–7020,
must be used.
NOTE: The machine can also be moved slowly a short
distance by opening the by-pass valve on the variable
displacement hydraulic pump and pushing or towing the
machine (See Pushing or Towing in the General In-
formation section of Chapter 4 – Hydraulic System).
1. Block the wheels or connect the machine to a towing
vehicle with a rigid towing device.
2. Remove bolts securing disengage covers to both
front wheel hubs (Fig. 11).
Figure 11
Hydraulic System
DANGER
3. Install disengage covers so dimple on cover is facing
in towards hub. Wheel hubs are now unlocked. (Fig. 12).
4. Lock the wheel hubs immediately after towing is com-
pleted. Remove disengage covers and reinstall so dim-
ple on cover is facing away from hub.
Do not remove wheel blocks or towing devices
until wheel hubs are securely locked.
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Figure 12
CAUTION
Reelmaster 4500–D