Loading The Cargo Box; Transporting The Vehicle; Towing The Vehicle - Toro 12004TC Twister 1600 Operator's Manual

• Vary the vehicle speed during operation. Avoid
fast starts and quick stops.
• A break-in oil for engine is not required.
Original engine oil is the same type specified
for regular oil changes.
• Refer to the Maintenance section for any
special low hour checks.
• Check the front suspension positioning
and adjust it if necessary; refer to
Adjusting the Front Suspension in
Drive System Maintenance, page 34.

Loading the Cargo Box

The capacity of the cargo box is 13 ft
The amount (volume) of material that can be
placed in the box without exceeding the vehicle
load ratings can vary greatly depending on the
density of the material. For example, a level box of
wet sand weighs 1500 lb (680 kg), which exceeds
the load rating by 300 lb (136 kg). But a level box
of wood weighs 650 lb (295 kg), which is under
the load rating.
See the table below for load volume limits with
various materials:
Material
Gravel, dry
Gravel, wet
Sand, dry
Sand, wet
Wood
Bark
Earth, packed

Transporting the Vehicle

For moving the vehicle long distances, a trailer
should be used. Make sure that the vehicle is
secured to the trailer. Refer to Figure 27 and
Figure 28 for the location of the tie-down points.
3 (0.37 m 3 ).
Max. cargo box capacity
(on level ground)
3/4 full (approx.)
1/2 full (approx.)
3/4 full
1/2 full
Full
Full
3/4 full (approx.)
Loose seats may fall off of the vehicle
and trailer when transporting and land on
another vehicle or become an obstruction
on the road.
Remove the seats or make sure that the seats
are securely fastened in the detents.
Figure 27
1. Tie down points

Towing the Vehicle

In case of an emergency, the vehicle can be
towed for a short distance. However, we do not
recommend this as a standard procedure.
Towing at excessive speeds could cause a
loss of steering control, resulting in personal
injury.
Never tow the vehicle faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
Towing the vehicle is a two person job. If
the machine must be moved a considerable
distance, transport it on a truck or trailer; refer to
Transporting the Vehicle.
1. Remove the drive belt; refer to Replacing the
Drive Belt in Belt Maintenance, page 39.
2. Affix a tow line to the tongue on the front of
the frame (Figure 28).
3. Put the vehicle in neutral and release the
parking brake.
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