Adjusting The Handle Height; Transporting The Machine To A Job Site; Removing The Transport Wheels - Toro 04861 Operator's Manual

1. Reel-speed-control knob (shown in the high-reel-speed
position)
Adjusting the Handle
Height
Use the handle-height adjuster to adjust the handle
height to a comfortable operating position; refer to
Handle-Height Adjuster (page
Transporting the Machine
to a Job Site
Transporting the Machine Using
Transport Wheels
Use the transport wheels to transport the machine a
shorter distance.
1. Install the transport wheels; refer to
the Transport Wheels (page
2. Ensure that the traction and reel-drive controls
are in the N
EUTRAL
3. Start the machine; refer to
(page 15).
Figure 11
10).
Installing
20).
position.
Starting the Machine
4. Set the speed control to S
the machine up, gradually engage the traction
drive, and slowly increase the machine speed.
5. Adjust the speed control to operate the mower
at the desired ground speed and transport the
machine to the desired destination.
Transporting the Machine Using a
Trailer
Use a trailer to transport the machine a considerable
distance. Use caution while loading and unloading the
machine onto the trailer.
1. Carefully drive the machine onto the trailer.
2. Shut off the machine and engage the parking
brake.
3. Use a full-width ramp for loading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
4. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer.
Note:
You can use the Toro Trans Pro trailer to
transport the machine. For instructions on loading the
trailer, refer to your trailer Operator's Manual.
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Removing the Transport
Wheels
1. Release the clutch bail, use the speed control
to lower the machine speed, and shut off the
machine.
2. Move the kickstand to the
T
RANSPORT
Kickstand (page
3. Remove the transport wheels by pushing the
wheel-locking clips out of the axles
13
, tip the front of
LOW
-W -S position; refer to
HEEL ERVICE
10).
(Figure 12).