Transporting Machines - Toro 74978 Operator's Manual

Transporting Machines

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read
all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
Trailers should be equipped with at least one approved
portable fire extinguisher having a minimum capacity of 18 lb
(8.2 kg) dry chemical with a B:C rating. Do Not use Carbon
Tetrachloride extinguishers (Pyrene etc.).
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead
to accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or roadway.
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Be sure the fuel valve is closed on the tank(s).
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Place spare LPG tank(s) in a DOT approved storage cage.
– Transport tanks in an upright, vertical and secure
position to minimize movement, tipping, or physical
damage relative to other tanks or to the storage cage
while in transit.
– Place tanks so that valves, fittings, or gauges are
protected from physical damage during transport.
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Place tank(s) in a well-ventilated trailer.
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Do Not store the tank(s) or machine with tank(s) in an
area where the temperature can rise above 120°F (49°C).
If the temperature exceeds approximately 160°F (71°C),
the tank will release highly flammable propane vapor. See
Preparation in the Safety Section.
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Do Not transport LPG tank(s) in the passenger space
of a vehicle.
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Do Not transport leaking fuel tanks.
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Trailers must have appropriate markings to transport
LPG.
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Follow NFPA 58 and state and local regulations for
transporting LPG.
To transport the machine:
1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle and
connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
5. Use the metal tie down loops on the machine to
securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes (Figure 37).
1. Traction unit tie down loops
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Figure 37
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