Toro CM-658H-S Operator's Manual page 20

Hitching a Pin-Hitch Coupler
Note:
Use a 19 mm (3/4 inch) or 22 mm (7/8 inch)
hitch pin.
Connecting the Safety Chains to
the Tow Vehicle
1. Pull the safety chain through the slots in the
keyholes, so that the lengths on each side are
equal.
2. Cross both lengths of chain under the tow
pole (under the tongue for end-dump models).
For side-dump models, refer to
end-dump models, refer to
Note:
Crossing the chains decreases the
chances of the front of the machine dropping
to the ground if the hitch does not hold the
connection.
Figure 24
Figure
Figure 26.
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1. Connecting links
2. Keyholes in front post
25. For
1. Connecting links
2. Keyholes
3. Connect each length of chain to the safety
chain mounting point on the tow vehicle with the
connecting links
Important:
enough slack for turning around corners
when towing the machine.
Note:
chain inside the bottom of the front post by
pushing it into the keyholes and latching the
appropriate links into the keyhole slots.
Note:
connecting links to the appropriate links in the
safety chain
hangs too low and touches the ground, connect
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Figure 25
Side-Dump Models
3. Chain crossed under tow
pole
Figure 26
End-Dump Models
3. Chain crossed under
tongue
4. Chain
(Figure 27).
Ensure that the chain has
For side-dump models, stow the excess
For end-dump models, connect the
(Figure 27). If the excess chain
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