Transporting The Machine - Toro 34215 Operator's Manual

Transporting the Machine

Machine weight: 227 kg (500 lb)—both sprayer tank and
hopper empty; 389 kg (857 lb)—both sprayer tank and
hopper full
CAUTION
This machine does not have proper turn signals,
lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving vehicle
emblem. Driving on a street or roadway without
such equipment is dangerous and can lead to
accidents causing personal injury. Driving on a
street or roadway without such equipment may also
be a violation of State laws and the operator may be
subject to traffic tickets and/or fines.
Do not drive a machine on a public street or
roadway.
Loading the Machine onto a Transport
Vehicle
WARNING
Loading the machine onto a trailer or truck
increases the possibility of backward tip-over, and
could cause serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating a machine
on a ramp.
• Use only a single, full-width ramp; do not use
individual ramps for each side of the machine.
• If individual ramps must be used, use enough
ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider
than the machine.
• Do not exceed a 15-degree angle between ramp
and ground, or between a ramp, a trailer, or a
truck.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving
machine up a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
• Avoid sudden deceleration while backing
machine down a ramp to avoid tipping
backward.
Important: Do not attempt to turn the machine while
on the ramp; you may lose control and drive off the side.
•
Use extreme caution when loading units onto trailers or
trucks.
•
Use 1 full-width ramp that is wide enough to extend
beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of
individual ramps for each side of the machine
The platform, when down and locked into position, must
extend back between the rear wheels and serves as a stop
for tipping backward. Having a full-width ramp provides
a surface for the platform to contact if the machine starts
to tip backward. With the platform up, a full-width ramp
provides a surface to walk on behind the machine.
•
The ramp should be long enough so that the angles do
not exceed 15 degrees
cause the chassis to get caught as the machine moves
from ramp to trailer or truck. A steeper angle may also
cause the machine to tip backward. If loading on or near
a slope, position the trailer or truck so it is on the down
side of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This
will minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should
be as level as possible.
1. Trailer
2. Full-width ramp
•
The operator should determine if it is best to have
the platform up or down when loading, depending on
conditions. If it is not possible to use one full-width ramp,
use enough individual ramps to simulate a full-width,
continuous ramp.
•
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and
sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both
maneuvers can cause the machine to tip backward.
(Figure 55).
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(Figure 55). A steeper angle may
Figure 55
3. Not greater than
15 degrees
4. Full-width ramp (side view)