Transporting The Machine - Toro Z Master 3000 SERIES Operator's Manual

WARNING
Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of backward 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 while
using the seat belt when loading the machine.
Ensure that the ROPS will clear the top of an
enclosed trailer.
• Use only a single, full-width ramp; do not use
individual ramps for each side of the machine.
• If individual ramps must be used, use enough
ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider
than the machine.
• Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between the
ramp and the ground or between the ramp and
the trailer or truck.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving the
machine up a ramp, to avoid tipping backward.
• Avoid sudden deceleration while backing
the machine down a ramp, to avoid tipping
backward.
Figure 37
1. Trailer
2. Full-width ramp
3. Not greater than
15 degrees
4. Full-width ramp—side
view

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read
all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow-moving
vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to
accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street or
roadway.
To transport the machine:
1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle and
connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
5. Use the metal tie-down loops on the machine to
securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes (Figure 38).
1. Tie-down loops
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Figure 38