Transporting - Toro 23518 Operator's Manual

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To turn left or right, release pressure on the motion
control lever toward the desired turn direction.
To make zero turns, lift your foot off of the tine ground
engagement foot switch to raise the tines. The head
will raise in half second.
Important: Do not make a zero turn when the
tines are in the down position.
3. To stop, position both motion control levers in the
neutral operate position.

Transporting

Transporting a Unit
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Lock brake and block wheels. Securely fasten the machine to
the trailer or truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Be
sure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and
marking as required by law. Secure a trailer with a safety
chain. Refer to your local ordinances for specific trailer and
tie-down regulations.
CAUTION
This unit 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 unit on a public street or roadway.
WARNING
Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the
possibility of backward tip-over. Backward tip-over
could cause serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating a unit on
a ramp.
• Use only a single, full width ramp; Do not use
individual ramps for each side of the unit.
• If individual ramps must be used, use enough
ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider
than the unit.
• Do not exceed a 15° angle between ramp and
ground or between ramp and trailer or truck.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up
a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
• Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit
down a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
Loading a Unit
Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks.
One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond
the rear tires is recommended instead of individual ramps
for each side of the unit. If it is not possible to use one full
width ramp, use enough individual ramps to simulate a full
width continuous ramp.
Ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the
ramp and the ground and the ramp and the trailer or truck
do not exceed 15 degrees. Steeper angles may also cause the
unit 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.
Important: Do not attempt to turn the unit while on the
ramp, you may lose control and drive off the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and
sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both
maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
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