Pushing The Machine By Hand; Loading Machines - Toro Groundsmaster 7210 Operator's Manual

Pushing the Machine by
Hand
Important:
Never tow the machine because
hydraulic damage may occur.
Pushing the Machine
1. Disengage the power take-off (PTO) and turn
the ignition key to off. Move the levers to the
neutral locked position and apply the parking
brake. Remove the key.
2. Lift the seat.
3. Rotate each by-pass valve counterclockwise
1 turn (Figure 45).
This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pump
enabling the wheels to turn.
Important:
Do not rotate the by-pass valves
more than 1 turn. This prevents valves from
coming out of the body and causing fluid to
run out.
Figure 45
1. Right by-pass valve
4. Disengage the parking brake before pushing.
Changing to Machine Operation
Rotate each by-pass valve clockwise 1 turn and hand
tighten them (torque of approximately 8 N-m (71 in-lb)
(Figure 45).
Note:
Do not over tighten the by-pass valves.
The machine will not drive unless the by-pass valves
are turned inward.
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2. Left by-pass valve

Loading Machines

Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers
or trucks. One full-width ramp that is wide enough to
extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead
of individual ramps for each side of the unit
46). The lower rear section of the tractor frame
extends back between the rear wheels and serves as
a stop for tipping backward. Having a full-width ramp
provides a surface for the frame members to contact if
the unit starts to tip backward. If it is not possible to
use one full-width ramp, use enough individual ramps
to simulate a full-width continuous ramp.
The ramp should be long enough so that the angles
do not exceed 15 degrees
angle may cause mower components to get caught as
the unit moves from ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper
angles may also cause the unit to tip backward. If
loading on or near a slope, position the trailer or
truck so it is on the down side of the slope and the
ramp extends up the slope. This will minimize the
ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as level
as possible.
Important:
Do not attempt to turn the unit while
on the ramp; you may lose control and drive off
the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp
and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp.
Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
WARNING
Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of backward tip-over and could
cause serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating a unit
on a ramp.
• Use only a single, full-width ramp; Do not
use individual ramps for each side of the
unit.
• If individual ramps must be used, use
enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp
surface wider than the unit.
• Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between
ramp and ground or between ramp and
trailer or truck.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving
unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
• Avoid sudden deceleration while backing
unit down a ramp to avoid tipping
backward.
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(Figure 46). A steeper