Towing The Machine; Preparing To Use The Machine; Opening And Closing The Cowl - Toro MMX-1158H-S Operator's Manual

Towing the Machine

WARNING
Towing the machine at high speed increases the
risk of a hitch malfunction and tire failure. Higher
speeds also increase the momentum of the machine
and braking distance. If the machine becomes
detached from the tow vehicle at high speed, it
could cause damage to property, or injury or death
to bystanders.
Do not exceed 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing the
machine. For poor road conditions or inclement
weather, reduce speed accordingly.
WARNING
Towing the machine with material in the drum
increases the risk of a hitch malfunction and tire
failure. In addition, material could bounce out of
the drum and hit other vehicles and/or people.
Material in the drum increases the weight, which
affects momentum and braking distance.
Do not tow the machine with material in the drum.
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Review and understand Safe Operating Practices (page 4).
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Test the brakes of the tow vehicle before towing.
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Avoid sudden starts and stops while towing the machine.

Preparing to Use the Machine

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Review all of the safety decals on the machine.
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Use a hard-hat, hearing protection, a shirt with long
sleeves buttoned at the wrists, tight-fitting gloves without
draw strings or loose cuffs, eye protection, and a dust
mask or respirator. A mesh visor alone does not provide
sufficient eye protection; supplement with protective
glasses.
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Ensure that you are familiar with the safety regulations
and shutdown procedures described in the Operator's
Manual and the Engine Owner's Manual.
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Ensure that all guards are in place and in good condition.
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Ensure that the paddles are in place and in good
condition.
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Check the fuel and oil levels of the engine.
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When preparing to mix material, do the following:
1. Move the machine to a level job-site surface.
2. Remove the machine from the tow vehicle.
3. Chock the front and back of the tires to prevent
the machine from moving.
4. Ensure that the drum is in the mix position
(upright).
5. Ensure that the drum latch is engaged and that the
drum does not rotate toward the dump position.

Opening and Closing the Cowl

Opening the Cowl
1. At the side of the machine where the front cowl and
rear cowl meet, grasp the latch and pull it off from the
latch anchor on the rear cowl (Figure 25).
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1
C
1. Latch
2. Repeat step 1 on the opposite side of the machine.
3. Rotate the rear cowl up and forward until it is fully
positioned on top of the front cowl (Figure 25).
Closing the Cowl
1. Rotate the rear cowl rearward and down until it is flush
on the frame of the machine (Figure 25).
2. At the side of the machine, grasp the latch and pull it
onto the latch anchor on the rear cowl.
3. Repeat step 2 on the opposite side of the machine
(Figure 25).
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B
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Figure 25
2. Latch anchor