Transporting Machines; Using The Z Stand® (Cp Models Only) - Toro 74936 Operator's Manual

Transporting Machines

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as required by
law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions.
Knowing this information could help you, your family,
pets or bystanders avoid injury.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead
to accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or roadway.
To transport the machine:
1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle
and connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck. Ensure
the roll bar is in the raised and locked position and
use the seat belt when loading and unloading.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
5. Use the metal tie down loops on the machine to
securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck
with straps, chains, cable, or ropes (Figure 39).
Figure 39
1. Traction unit tie down loops
Using the Z Stand® (CP
Models Only)
The Z Stand® raises the front end of the machine to
allow you to clean the mower and remove the blades.
WARNING
The machine could fall onto someone and cause
serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating the
machine on the Z Stand®.
• Use only for cleaning the mower and removing
the blades.
• Do not keep the machine on the Z Stand for
extended periods of time.
• Always turn the engine off, set the parking
brake, and remove the key before performing
any maintenance to the mower.
Driving up onto the Z Stand
Important: Use the Z Stand on a level surface.
1. Raise the mower to the transport position.
2. Remove the bracket pin (Figure 40).
1. Z Stand
2. Bracket Pin
3. Bracket
3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out front and
slide stand toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(Figure 40 and Figure 41).
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Figure 40
4. Bottom of slot
5. Latch