Towing A Trailer - Toro 12004TC Twister 1600 Operator's Manual

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1. Towing tongue and tie down point

Towing a Trailer

The vehicle is capable of pulling trailers. Two
types of tow hitches are available for the vehicle,
depending on your application. Contact your
Authorized Toro Distributor for details.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading 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 vehicle.
The maximum cargo load shall not exceed 1200 lb
(544 kg), including the GTW and tongue weight.
For example, if the GTW = 400 lb (181.5 kg) and
tongue weight = 50 lb (23 kg), then the maximum
cargo load = 750 lb (340 kg)
To provide adequate braking and traction, always
load the cargo box when trailering. Do not exceed
the GTW limits.
Avoid parking a vehicle with a trailer on a hill. If
you must park on a hill, engage the parking brake
and block the trailer tires.
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