Towing The Machine; Towing A Trailer - Toro Workman MDX Operator's Manual

Towing the Machine

In case of an emergency, you can tow the machine
for a short distance; however, this should not be a
standard operating procedure.
WARNING
Towing at excessive speeds could cause a
loss of steering control, resulting in personal
injury.
Never tow the machine at faster than 8 km/h
(5 mph).
Towing the machine is a 2-person job. If you must
move the machine a considerable distance, transport
it on a truck or trailer; refer to
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1. Remove the drive belt from the machine; refer to
Replacing the Drive Belt (page
2. Affix a tow line to the tongue at the front of the
machine frame (Figure
3. Move the transmission to the N
and disengage the parking brake.
Towing a Trailer (page
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Towing a Trailer

The machine is capable of pulling trailers. A tow hitch
is available for the machine. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer for details.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your machine or trailer. Overloading either
the machine or the trailer can cause poor performance
or damage to the brakes, axle, engine, transaxle,
steering, suspension, body structure, or tires.
Always load a trailer with 60% of the cargo weight in
the front of the trailer. This places approximately 10%
of the gross trailer weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of
the machine.
To provide adequate braking and traction, always load
the cargo bed when using a trailer. Do not exceed
the GTW or GVW limits.
Avoid parking a machine with a trailer on a hill. If you
must park on a hill, engage the parking brake, and
chock the tires of the trailer.
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