Pushing The Machine By Hand; Hauling The Machine - Toro 31236 Operator's Manual

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Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in
any enclosure.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
Towing Safety
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Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. On
slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss
of traction and loss of control.
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Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
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Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop when
towing.

Pushing the Machine by Hand

If the machine stalls or runs out of fuel, you may need to push
it. You must first open both of the hydraulic bypass valves.
Important: Always push the machine by hand and
never a long distance. Never tow the machine, because
damage to the hydraulic system may occur.
Pushing the Machine
1. Disengage the power takeoff (PTO), turn the ignition
key to off, and apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. You must
open both bypass valves.
3. Lift the seat.
4. Rotate each by-pass valve counterclockwise 1 turn
(Figure 27).
Note: This allows hydraulic fluid to bypass the pump,
enabling the wheels to turn.
Important: Do not rotate the bypass valves more
than 1 turn. This prevents the valves from coming
out of the body and causing fluid to run out.
5. Disengage the parking brake before pushing the
machine.
Changing to Machine Operation
1. Rotate each bypass valve clockwise 1 turn and hand
tighten them (Figure
Note: Do not over tighten the by-pass valves.
2. Torque the valves approximately 8 N∙m (71 in-lb) as
shown in Figure 27.
27).
Note: The machine does not drive unless the bypass valves
are turned in.
1. Bypass valves

Hauling the Machine

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Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or a truck.
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Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a
trailer or a truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable,
or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed
down and outward from the machine.
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Figure 27