Pushing The Machine By Hand; Loading Machines - Toro 31230N Operator's Manual

1. Seat latch release bar

Pushing the Machine by Hand

If the machine stalls, runs out of fuel, etc. you may need to
push it. To do so, you first need to open both of the hydraulic
by-pass valves.
Important: Always push the machine by hand and
never a long distance. Never tow the machine because
hydraulic damage may occur.
Pushing the Machine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), turn the ignition
key to off and apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. Both
by-pass valves must be opened.
3. Lift the seat.
4. Rotate each by-pass valve counterclockwise 1 turn
(Figure 19).
This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pump
enabling the wheels to turn.
Important: Do not rotate the by-pass valves more
than 1 turn. This prevents valves from coming out
of the body and causing fluid to run out.
5. Disengage the parking brake before pushing.
Changing to Machine Operation
Rotate each by-pass valve clockwise 1 turn and hand tighten
them (torque of approximately 71 in-lb (8 N-m)) (Figure 19).
Note: Do not over tighten the by-pass valves.
The machine will not drive unless the by-pass valves are
turned in.
Figure 18
1. By-pass valves

Loading Machines

Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks.
One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond
the rear tires is recommended instead of individual ramps for
each side of the unit (Figure 20). The lower rear section of
the tractor frame extends back between the rear wheels and
serves as a stop for tipping backward. Having a full width
ramp provides a surface for the frame members to contact if
the unit starts to tip backward. If it is not possible to use one
full width ramp, use enough individual ramps to simulate a
full width continuous ramp.
The ramp should be long enough so that the angles do not
exceed 15 degrees (Figure 20). A steeper angle may cause
machine components to get caught as the unit moves from
ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also cause the
unit to tip backward. If loading on or near a slope, position
the trailer or truck so it is on the down side of the slope and
the ramp extends up the slope. This will minimize the ramp
angle. The trailer or truck should be as level as possible.
Important: Do not attempt to turn the unit while on the
ramp; you may lose control and drive off the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and
sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both
maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
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Figure 19