Towing The Traction Unit - Toro 03550 Reelmaster 5500-D Operator's Manual

Warning
Springs are under tension, use caution when
adjusting.
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Figure 29
1. Counterbalance spring
2. Spring bolt
2. Remove the capscrew and locknut while relieving
spring tension (Fig. 29).
3. Move spring bolt to desired location and install
capscrew and locknut, while relieving spring tension
(Fig. 29).

Towing the Traction Unit

If it becomes necessary to tow the machine, tow it forward
only, for a short distance and at a speed no greater than
3 mph.
Note: If these towing limits are exceeded, severe damage to
the hydrostatic transmission will occur.
1. Loosen and remove capscrews securing the drive shaft
to the engine drive coupler. Loosen capscrews clamping
drive shaft to transmission (Fig. 30). Remove drive
shaft.
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3. Adjustment locations
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Figure 30
1. Drive shaft
Important
If drive shaft is not removed before towing,
the transmission input shaft will not be able to rotate, thus
not allowing the transmission to maintain its internal
lubrication. Severe damage to the hydrostatic transmission
will occur.
2. Attach a suitable chain, strap or cable to the center of
the front frame member (Fig. 31).
Figure 31
1. Center of front frame member
Note: Lock both brake pedals together before towing.
3. Attach the other end of the towing device to a vehicle
that is capable of towing the machine safely and at
speeds below 3 mph.
4. An operator must be on the machine to steer it and keep
the traction pedal fully depressed in the forward
position while towing.
5. When towing is completed, reinstall driveshaft as
shown in Figure 30. The splines are designed to allow
assembly only when the two halves of the shaft are
properly oriented.
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