Transporting Vehicle; Towing Vehicle; Trailer Towing - Toro 07362 Operator's Manual

drive system continues to deliver power to the front
wheels until the rear wheels have enough traction to
move the vehicle without slipping. Once this occurs,
the system stops delivering power to the front wheels
and the handling characteristics become similar to that
of a two wheel drive vehicle. The four wheel drive
system functions in both froward and reverse, however,
when turning the rear wheels will slip slightly more
before power is delivered to the front wheels.
Tipping or rolling the vehicle on a hill will cause
serious injury.
• The extra traction available with the four
wheel drive feature can be enough to get you
into dangerous situations such as climbing
slopes that are too steep to turn around.
Be careful when operating, especially on
steeper slopes.

Transporting Vehicle

For moving the vehicle long distances, a trailer should
be used. Make sure the vehicle is secured to the trailer.
Refer to Figure 33 and Figure 34 for location of tie
down points.

Towing Vehicle

In case of emergency, the vehicle can be towed for a
short distance. However, Toro does not recommend
this as a standard procedure.
Towing at excessive speeds could cause vehicle
to lose steering control. Never tow vehicle faster
than 5 MPH.
Towing the vehicle is a two person job. Affix a tow
line to holes in front frame member. Move shifter to
Neutral and release parking brake. If machine must be
moved a considerable distance, transport it on a truck
or trailer.
Note: The power steering will not function,
making it difficult (increase effort) to steer.
1. Eye holes in frame
1. Axle tube

Trailer Towing

The Workman is capable of pulling trailers and
attachments of greater weight than the vehicle itself.
Several types of tow hitches are available for the
Workman, depending on your application. Contact
your Authorized TORO Distributor for details.
When equipped with a tow hitch bolted onto rear axle
tube, your Workman can tow trailers or attachments
with a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) up to 1500 lbs.
Always load a trailer with 60% of the cargo weight in
the front of the trailer. This places approximately 10%
(200 lbs. max.) of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on
the tow hitch of the vehicle.
When towing either standard tongue or 5th wheel
trailers having a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) in excess
of 1500 lbs., use either a chassis mounted draw bar hitch
(rated for 3500 lb. GTW) or 5th wheel kit with brakes.
Trailer brakes are required whenever a trailer over 1500
lbs. GTW is towed behind a Workman vehicle.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer (attachment), 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.
Important: To reduce potential for drive line
damage, use low range.
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Figure 33
Figure 34
2. Hitch plate