Digging A Trench; Securing The Machine For Transport; Lifting The Machine - Toro TRX-20 Operator's Manual

Figure 21
1. Tow valves
4. Install the bottom shield and tow the machine as
required.
5. When the machine has been repaired, close the tow
valves before operating it.

Digging a Trench

1. Start the engine, raise the boom, set the throttle lever
to the Fast position, and move the machine over the
area to be trenched.
2. Pull the trencher control lever to the reference bar to
engage the trencher.
3. Slowly lower the boom and chain into the ground.
Note: To achieve the maximum depth, you may need
to lower the boom as far into the ground as it will go
with the chain running. Then, stop the chain and lower
it fully. Start the chain again and resume operation.
4. Once the trencher boom is in the ground at a 45 to 60
degree angle, slowly move the traction unit rearward
to extend the trench.
Note: If you move too fast, the trencher will stall. If it
stalls, raise it slightly, slowly drive forward, or reverse
the chain direction momentarily.
5. When finished, raise the boom out of the trench, then
stop the trencher.
Securing the Machine for
Transport
When transporting the machine on a trailer, always use the
following procedure:
Important: Do not operate or drive the machine on
roadways.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Lower the boom.
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3. Secure the machine to the trailer with chains or straps
using the tie-down/lift loops at the front and rear of
the machine (Figure 22 and Figure 23). Refer to your
local ordinances for trailer and tie-down requirements.
1. Front tie-down loop
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1. Rear tie-down loops

Lifting the Machine

You can lift the machine using the tie-down/lift loops as lift
points (Figure 22 and Figure 23).
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Figure 22
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Figure 23