Towing A Trailer - Toro WORKMAN GTX 07131 Operator's Manual

Towing a Trailer

The machine is capable of pulling trailers.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your
machine or trailer. Overloading either the machine or the
trailer can cause poor performance or damage to the brakes,
axle, motor, 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 machine.
The maximum cargo load shall not exceed 454 kg (1,000 lb),
including the GTW. For example, if the GTW = 181.5 kg
(400 lb) then the maximum cargo load = 544 kg (1,200 lb)
including operator(s).
To provide adequate braking and traction, always load the
cargo box when trailering. Do not exceed the GTW or GVW
limits.
Avoid parking a machine with a trailer on a hill. If you must
park on a hill, engage the parking brake and block the tires
of the trailer.
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