Towing The Traction Unit - Toro 03540 Reelmaster 5200-D Operator's Manual

Figure 34
1. Spring bracket hex shaft
4. Remove the bolt and locknut securing retaining
bracket (Figure 34), while rotating the hex
shaft to relieve spring tension.
5. Move the spring bracket to the desired location
and install the bolt and locknut, while rotating
the hex shaft to relieve spring tension.

Towing the Traction Unit

If it becomes necessary to tow the machine, tow it
forward only, for a short distance and at a speed
no greater than 3 mph (4.8 kph).
Important: If these towing limits are
exceeded, severe damage to the hydrostatic
transmission may occur.
To tow a disabled machine:
1. Loosen and remove the bolts securing the
drive shaft to the engine drive coupler.
2. Loosen the bolts clamping the drive shaft to
the transmission (Figure 35).
2. Retaining bracket
Figure 35
1. Drive shaft
3. Remove the drive shaft.
Important: If you do not remove the
drive shaft before towing, the transmission
input shaft will not be able to rotate, thus
not allowing the transmission to maintain
its internal lubrication. Severe damage to
the hydrostatic transmission may occur.
4. Attach a suitable chain, strap, or cable to the
center of the front frame member (Figure 36).
Figure 36
1. Center of front frame member
Note: Lock both brake pedals together
before towing.
5. Attach the other end of the towing device to a
vehicle that is capable of towing the machine
safely and at speeds below 3 mph (4.8 kph).
Important: An operator must be on the
machine to steer it and keep the traction
pedal fully depressed in the forward
position while towing.
6. When towing is completed, install the
drive-shaft as shown in Figure 35. The splines
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