Towing The Vehicle; Trailer Towing - Toro 12003 Operator's Manual

Towing the Vehicle

In case of an emergency, the vehicle can be towed for a
short distance. However, we do not recommend this as a
standard procedure.
Warning
Towing at excessive speeds could cause a loss of
steering control, resulting in personal injury.
Never tow the vehicle faster than 5 MPH.
Towing the vehicle is a two person job. If the machine must
be moved a considerable distance, transport it on a truck or
trailer; refer to Transporting the Vehicle, page 17.
1. Remove the drive belt; refer to Replacing the Drive
Belt, page 25, steps 1 and 2.
2. Affix a tow line to the tongue on the front of the frame
(Fig. 13).
3. Put the vehicle in neutral and release the parking brake.
Figure 13
1. Towing tongue and tie down point

Trailer Towing

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 Dealer 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, engine,
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 1000 lb.
(454 kg), including the GTW and tongue weight. For
example, if the GTW = 400 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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