Towing The Machine - Toro 22618 Operator's Manual

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Do not carry any material in the machine when
towing.
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Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause
skidding, or jackknifing. Smooth, gradual starts
and stops will improve towing.
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Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling. Tow only with
a vehicle that has a hitch designed for towing. Do
not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
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Do not tow the machine faster than 88 km/h (55
mph).
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Use caution when backing up; use a spotter
outside the vehicle to guide you.
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Do not allow anyone to sit or ride on the machine.
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Disconnect the machine from the tow vehicle
before using it.
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Secure the machine from movement before you
tow it.
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Place chock blocks underneath the tires to prevent
them from rolling while the machine is parked.

Towing the Machine

Before towing the machine, read all of the information
and perform all of the applicable procedures in this
section to ensure safe and proper towing.
WARNING
Towing the machine at high speed increases
the risk of a hitch malfunction and tire failure.
Higher speeds also increase the momentum
of the machine and braking distance. If the
machine detaches from the tow vehicle at high
speed, it could cause damage to property, or
injury or death to bystanders.
Do not exceed 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing
the machine. For poor road conditions or
inclement weather, reduce speed accordingly.
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Review and understand the
12).
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Test the brakes of the tow vehicle before towing.
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Avoid sudden starts and stops while towing the
machine.
Tow Vehicle Requirements
Before connecting the machine to your tow vehicle,
ensure that your vehicle is prepared as follows:
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Ensure that your tow vehicle has towing
capacity for the weight of the machine; refer to
Specifications (page
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Use a Class 2 or larger receiver.
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Ensure that your tow vehicle has the appropriate
hitch to tow the machine; options include a 50 mm
(2 inch) ball hitch or a pintle hitch.
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Ensure that the electrical connector of the tow
vehicle is compatible with the electrical connector
of the machine. The machine uses a standard
4-pin, flat plug. If your tow vehicle has a different
type of plug, obtain an adapter from an automotive
parts store.
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Towing Safety (page
7).