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Transporting the Vehicle
For moving the vehicle long distances, a trailer should be
used. Make sure that the vehicle is secured to the trailer.
Refer to Figures 21 and 22 for the location of the tie-down
points.
Loose seats may fall off of the vehicle and trailer
when transporting and land on another vehicle or
become an obstruction on the road.
Remove the seats or make sure that the seats are
securely fastened in the detents.
Caution
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Figure 21
1. Tie down points
Towing the Vehicle
In case of an emergency, the vehicle can be towed for a
short distance. However, we do not recommend this as a
standard procedure.
Towing at excessive speeds could cause a loss of
steering control, resulting in personal injury.
Never tow the vehicle faster than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Warning
Towing the vehicle is a two person job. If the machine must
be moved a considerable distance, transport it on a truck or
trailer; refer to Transporting the Vehicle, page 21.
1. Remove the drive belt; refer to Replacing the Drive
Belt, page 30, steps 1 and 2.
2. Affix a tow line to the tongue on the front of the frame
(Fig. 22).
3. Put the vehicle in neutral and release the parking brake.
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Figure 22
1. Towing tongue and tie down point
Towing a Trailer
The vehicle is capable of pulling trailers. Two types of tow
hitches are available for the vehicle, depending on your
application. Contact your Authorized Toro Distributor for
details.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload
your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause poor
performance or damage to the brakes, axle, engine,
transaxle, steering, suspension, body structure, or tires.
Always load a trailer with 60% of the cargo weight in the
front of the trailer. This places approximately 10% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of the
vehicle.
The maximum cargo load shall not exceed 850 lb. (386 kg),
including the GTW and tongue weight. For example, if the
GTW = 400 lb. (181.5 kg) and tongue weight = 50 lb.
(23 kg), then the maximum cargo load = 400 lb. (181.5 kg)
To provide adequate braking and traction, always load the
cargo box when trailering. Do not exceed the GTW limits.
Avoid parking a vehicle with a trailer on a hill. If you must
park on a hill, engage the parking brake and block the
trailer tires.
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