Loading Machines; Using The Z Stand - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your
family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
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Lock the brake and block the wheels.
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Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
•
Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety chains.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can
lead to accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or
roadway.

Loading Machines

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 (Figure 25). The lower rear section of
the tractor frame extends back between the rear wheels and
serves as a stop for tipping backward. Having a full width
ramp provides a surface for the frame members to contact if
the unit starts to tip backward. If it is not possible to use one
full width ramp, use enough individual ramps to simulate a
full width continuous ramp.
The ramp should be long enough so that the angles do not
exceed 15 degrees (Figure 25). A steeper angle may cause
mower components to get caught as the unit moves from
ramp to trailer or truck. 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.
WARNING
Loading a unit 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 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 degree 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.
1. Trailer
2. Full width ramp
Using the Z Stand®
The Z Stand raises the front end of the machine to allow you
to clean the mower and remove the blades.
25
Figure 25
3. Not greater than
15 degrees
4. Full width ramp—side view