Hauling The Machine; Identifying The Jacking Points; Identifying The Tie-Down Points; Operating Characteristics - Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual

Hauling the Machine

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Use full-width ramps for loading the machine onto
a trailer or truck.
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Tie the machine down securely.
Identifying the Jacking
Points
The jacking points are in the following locations:
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On the front of the machine on the frame on the
inside of each drive tire
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On the rear of the machine at the center of the axle
Identifying the Tie-Down
Points
The tie-down points are in the following locations:
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On each side of the frame under the front steps
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The rear bumper
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1. Front tie-down points

Operating Characteristics

Practice driving the machine because it has a
hydrostatic transmission and its characteristics are
different than many turf-maintenance machines.
Some points to consider when operating the traction
unit and cutting units are the transmission, engine
speed, load on the cutting blades, and the importance
of the brakes.
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2. Rear tie-down point
To maintain enough power for the machine while
operating, regulate the traction pedal to keep the
engine speed high and somewhat constant. A good
rule to follow is to decrease the ground speed as the
load on the cutting units increases, and increase the
ground speed as the load decreases.
Therefore, allow the traction pedal to move backward
as the engine speed decreases, and press the pedal
slowly as the speed increases. By comparison, when
driving from one work area to another, with no load
and the cutting unit raised, have the throttle in the
Fast position and press the traction pedal slowly but
fully to attain maximum ground speed.
Another characteristic to consider is the operation
of the pedals that are connected to the brakes. You
can use the brakes to assist in turning the machine.
However, use them carefully, especially on soft or
wet grass, because the turf may be torn accidentally.
Another benefit of the brakes is to maintain traction.
For example, in some slope conditions, the uphill
wheel slips and loses traction. If this situation occurs,
press the uphill turn pedal gradually and intermittently
until the uphill wheel stops slipping, thus increasing
traction on the downhill wheel.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes.
Make sure that the seat latch is properly secured, the
roll bar is raised and secured, and the seat belt is
buckled. Drive slowly and avoid sharp turns on slopes
to prevent rollovers.
Important:
Allow engine to idle for 5 minutes
before shutting it off after a full load operation.
This allows the turbocharger to cool down before
shutting off the engine. Failure to do so may lead
to turbocharger trouble.
Before shutting off the engine, disengage all controls
and move the throttle to S
to S reduces high engine speed, noise, and
LOW
vibration. Turn the key to O

Operating Tips

Becoming Familiar with the
Machine
Before mowing grass, practice operating the machine
in an open area. Start and shut off the engine.
Operate in forward and reverse. Lower and raise the
cutting units and engage and disengage the reels.
When you feel familiar with the machine, practice
operating up and down slopes at different speeds.
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. Moving the throttle
LOW
to shut off the engine.
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