After Operation; After Operation Safety; Transporting The Machine; Towing The Machine - Toro Workman 07235 Operator's Manual

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
•
Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
•
Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.

Transporting the Machine

•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or a truck.
•
Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into
a trailer or a truck.
•
Tie the machine down securely.
Refer to Figure 18 and
locations on the machine.
Note:
Load the machine on the trailer with the front
of the machine facing forward. If that is not possible,
secure the machine hood to the frame with a strap,
or remove the hood and transport and secure it
separately or the hood may blow off during transport.
CAUTION
Loose seats may fall off the machine and
trailer when transporting the machine, and
the seats may land on another machine or
obstruct the roadway.
Remove the seats or make sure that the seats
are securely fastened to the coupling in the
seat shroud.
Figure 18
1. Towing tongue and tie-down point (front of the machine)
Figure 19 for the tie-down
1. Rear tie-down points

Towing the Machine

In case of an emergency, you can tow the machine
for a short distance; however, this should not be a
standard operating procedure.
WARNING
Towing at excessive speeds could cause a
loss of steering control, resulting in personal
injury.
Never tow the machine at faster than 8 km/h
(5 mph).
Note:
The power steering does not function,
making it difficult to steer.
Towing the machine is a 2-person job. If you must
move the machine a considerable distance, transport
it on a truck or trailer; refer to
23)
1. Remove the drive belt from the machine; refer to
Replacing the Drive Belt (page
2. Affix a tow line to the tongue at the front of the
machine's frame
3. Move the transmission to the N
and disengage the parking brake.
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Figure 19
Towing a Trailer (page
53).
(Figure 18).
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