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Pushing or Towing the
Machine
In an emergency, the machine can be moved forward by
actuating the bypass valve in the variable displacement
hydraulic pump and pushing or towing the machine.
Important: Do not push or tow the machine faster than
3-4.8 km/h (2 to 3 MPH) because internal transmission
damage may occur. The bypass valves must be open
whenever the machine is pushed or towed.
Note: Apply parking brake when opening tow valves.
1. Raise the seat. The bypass valves are located below the
front of the fuel tank
2. Rotate each valve 3 turns counter-clockwise to open
and allow oil to bypass internally. Do not open
more than 3 turns. Because fluid is bypassed, the
machine can be slowly moved without damaging the
transmission.
3. Close the bypass valves before starting the engine.
Torque to 70 N-m (52 ft-lb) to close the valve.
1. Bypass valve (2)
Important: If the machine must to be pushed or
towed in reverse, the check valve in the four-wheel
drive manifold must also be bypassed. To bypass
the check valve, connect a hose assembly (Hose
Part No. 95-8843, Coupler Fitting No. 95-0985
[Qty. 2], and Hydraulic Fitting No. 340-77 [Qty.
2]) to the reverse traction pressure test port,
located on the hydrostat, and on the port located
in-between ports M8 and P2 on the rear traction
manifold which is located behind the front tire.
(Figure
33).
Figure 33
Jacking Points
WARNING
Always use the jack stands. Do not rely on a jack or
hoist to hold the machine.
There are jacking points located at the front and rear of the
machine.
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On the frame at the inside of each front drive tire
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At the center of the rear axle
Tie Downs
There are tie downs located at the front, rear and sides of
the machine.
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Use properly rated DOT approved straps in four corners
to tie down machine.
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2 on the front of the operator's platform
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The rear bumper
Operating Characteristics
Practice driving the machine because it has a hydrostatic
transmission and its characteristics are different than many
turf maintenance machines. Some points to consider when
operating the traction unit, cutting unit, or other implements
are the transmission, engine speed, load on the cutting blades
or other implement components, and the importance of the
brakes.
With Toro Smart Power™, the operator does not have
to listen to the engine speed in heavy conditions. Smart
Power prevents bogging down in heavy turf by automatically
controlling the machine speed and optimizing cutting
performance.
The brakes can be used to assist in turning the machine.
However, use them carefully, especially on soft or wet grass
because the turf may be torn accidentally. Another benefit
of the brakes is to maintain traction. For example, in some
slope conditions, the uphill wheel slips and loses traction. If
this situation occurs, depress the uphill turn pedal gradually
and intermittently until the uphill wheel stops slipping, thus,
increasing traction on the downhill wheel.
Traction Assist is now automatic and requires no operator
input. When a wheel starts to slip, flow is automatically split
between the front and rear wheels to minimize wheel slip
and loss of traction.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes. Make
sure that the seat latch is properly secured and the seat belt
is buckled. Drive slowly and avoid sharp turns on slopes to
prevent roll overs. For steering control, the cutting unit must
be lowered when going downhill.
Before stopping the engine, disengage all controls and change
the throttle to Slow. Changing the throttle to Slow reduces
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