Toro 07280 Operator's Manual page 17

1. Lift the lever on either side of the box and lift the box
up (Fig. 11).
Figure 11
1. Lever
2. Pull the prop rod into the detent slot, securing the box
(Fig. 12).
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Figure 12
1. Prop rod
Lowering the Box
Warning
The weight of the box may be heavy. Hands or
other body parts could be crushed.
Keep hands and other body parts clear when
lowering the box.
Pull the prop rod out of the detent slot and lower the box
until it latches in place.
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2. Detent slot
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Adjusting the Box Latches
If the box does not latch tightly, vibrating up and down as
you drive the vehicle, you can adjust the latch posts to
make the latches fit snuggly.
1. Loosen the nut on the end to the latch post (Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
1. Latch
2. Nut
2. Turn the latch post clockwise until it is snug against the
latch and then tighten the nut (Fig. 13).
3. Repeat this procedure for the latch on the other side of
the vehicle.
Opening and Closing the Tailgate Latches
1. To open the tailgate latches, lift the latch handles up
(Fig. 14). The latches will spring out toward the center
of the tailgate. Slowly lower the tailgate.
Note: You may need to push the end of the tailgate in
(especially if there is a load against the tailgate) before the
latches will spring toward the center of the tailgate and
release.
Figure 14
1. Tailgate latch
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3. Latch post
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