Using The Power Port; Transporting The Machine - Toro 25450W Operator's Manual

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To angle the backfill blade to the left: Press the left
half of the thumb control
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To angle the backfill blade to the right: Press the
right half of the thumb control
1. Angle—left
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To hold the backfill blade: Keep the joystick in the
Hold (Neutral) position
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To float the backfill blade: Pull the trigger
48).
Note: For best results when backfilling the spoils while
parallel to the trench, make 2 or 3 passes over the spoil pile
with the blade.
Note: If the spoil pile is large, operate the machine at a right
angle to the trench.

Using the Power Port

Use the power port to provide a 12–volt electrical source for
12–volt accessories and devices, refer to

Transporting the Machine

Be sure that you understand the safety rules and laws for the
area in which you are using the machine. Ensure that both
the truck and the machine are equipped with the proper
safety equipment.
Loading the Machine onto a Trailer
1. Ensure that the machine is level and that the tilt-lockout
pin is installed; refer to
and Installing the Tilt-lockout Pin (page
2. Ensure that the trailer and the ramp can support both
your weight and the weight of the machine; refer to
Specifications (page
3. Always have the attachments in the Transport position
when you are loading or unloading the machine.
4. Block the front and rear wheels of the trailer.
5. Slowly and carefully move the machine onto the trailer.
6. Lower the attachments to the trailer.
7. Engage the parking brake.
(Figure 52).
(Figure 52).
Figure 52
2. Angle—right
(Figure 48).
Figure 11.
Tilting the Machine (page 38)
38).
22).
8. Stop the engine and remove the key.
9. Fasten the front and rear of the machine to the trailer
using chains and a binder
1. Front tie-down point (each
side)
10. Measure the distance from the ground to the highest
point of the machine.
(Figure
Note: This is the clearance height to keep in mind
while you transport the machine.
11. Remove the blocks from the front and rear trailer
wheels.
12. After you have driven a few miles, stop the truck and
check that your load is secure.
Note: Ensure that the chains are still tight and that the
machine has not moved on the trailer.
Unloading the Machine from a Trailer
1. Block the front and rear trailer wheels.
2. Remove the chains and binders from the machine.
3. Start the engine.
4. Ensure that the attachments are in the Transport
position.
5. Slowly move the machine off the trailer.
Lifting the Machine with a Spreader Bar
1. Attach a crane lift cable to the single-lift point of a
spreader bar.
2. Attach 2 of the lift cables on one end of the spreader
bar to the lift points at the rear of the machine frame.
3. Attach the remaining 2 spreader bar lift cables to the
lift points at the front of the machine frame.
4. Carefully and slowly lift the machine, and lower it to
the desired location.
Moving a Non-functioning Machine
Repair a non-functioning machine on the job site, if possible.
Otherwise, you must lift the machine with a spreader bar and
transport the machine to a repair facility.
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(Figure 53).
Figure 53
2. Rear tie-down point