Toro 72923 - Transporting the Machine

The drive-wheel-release valves are located in the
back of each hydraulic-drive unit, under the seat.
Note: Make sure that the release valves are in the
fully horizontal position when operating the machine;
otherwise, severe damage to the hydraulic system
can occur .
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Rotate the release-valve levers vertically to push
the machine ( Figure 39 ).
Note: This allows hydraulic uid to bypass the
pump, enabling the wheels to turn.
4. Disengage the parking brake before pushing
the machine.
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Figure 39
1. V ertical to push the
machine
2. Horizontal to run the
machine
5. Rotate the release valve levers horizontally to
run the machine ( Figure 39 ).
T ransporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Use a full-width ramp. Ensure that the trailer
or truck has all the necessary brakes, lighting, and
marking as required by law . Please carefully read all
the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you or bystanders avoid injury . Refer to your
local ordinances for trailer and tie-down requirements.
W ARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without
turn signals, lights, reective markings, or a
slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous
and can lead to accidents, causing personal
injury .
Do not drive the machine on a public street
or roadway .
Selecting a T railer
W ARNING
Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck
increases the possibility of tip-over and could
cause serious injury or death ( Figure 40 ).
• Use only a full-width ramp; do not use
individual ramps for each side of the
machine.
• Do not exceed a 15-degree angle between
the ramp and the ground or between the
ramp and the trailer or truck.
• Ensure that the length of the ramp is at
least 4 times as long as the height of the
trailer or truck bed to the ground. This
ensures that the ramp angle does not
exceed 15 degrees on at ground.
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