Towing A Trailer - Toro 07280TC 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, motor,
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 800 lb
(362 kg), including the GTW and tongue weight. For
example, if the GTW = 200 lb and tongue weight = 50
lb, then the maximum cargo load = 550 lb.
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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