Pushing Or Towing The Machine; Hauling The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D Operator's Manual

Pushing or Towing the
Machine
In an emergency, the machine can be moved
by actuating the bypass valve in the variable
displacement hydraulic pump and pushing or towing
the machine.
Important:
Do not push or tow the machine faster
than 3 to 4.8 km/h (2 to 3 mph) because internal
transmission damage may occur. The bypass
valve must be open whenever you push or tow
the machine.
1. Locate the bypass valve on the left side of
the hydrostat (Figure
1–1/2 turns to open and allows fluid to bypass
internally.
Note:
Because fluid is bypassed, you can
move the machine slowly without damaging the
transmission.
Figure 42
1. Bypass valve
2. Close the bypass valve before starting the
engine. However, do not exceed 7 to 11 N∙m (5
to 8 ft-lb) torque to close the valve.
Important:
Running the engine with
the bypass valve open will cause the
transmission to overheat.
42) and rotate the bolt

Hauling 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 using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine.
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