Operation; Before Operation Safety; Operating Characteristics; Connecting The Machine To A Tow Vehicle - Toro ProPass 200 Operator's Manual

Operation

Before Operation Safety

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The machine has different balance, weight, and
handling characteristics compared to some other
types of towed equipment. Read and understand
the contents of this Operator's Manual before
operating the machine. Become familiar with all
controls and know how to stop quickly.
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Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator. The owner
is responsible for training all operators and
mechanics.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
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Know how to stop the machine and shut off the
engine quickly.
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Check that operator-presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they
are functioning properly.
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Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If
a shield, safety device, or decal is illegible or
missing, repair or replace it before operating the
machine.
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Tighten any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to
ensure that the machine is in safe operating
condition. Ensure that the machine components
are in place and secure.
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Ensure that your tractor is suitable for use with an
implement of this weight by checking with your
tractor supplier or manufacturer.
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Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before making any adjustments to the
machine.

Operating Characteristics

The machine has balance, weight, and handling
characteristics that may be different from other types
of pulled equipment. Read this Operator's Manual
carefully.
With an option mounted, be aware of the ground
clearance when traveling on hills. For a machine
mounted on a tow-behind chassis, the ground
clearance is 13 inches (33 cm) unloaded. For a
machine mounted on a Truckster direct connect
chassis, the ground clearance is 17 inches (43 cm)
unloaded.
Important:
Before loading the machine on or off
of a trailer, remove the option to avoid damaging
it.
Connecting the Machine to
a Tow Vehicle
WARNING
Standing between the machine and the
tow vehicle during coupling could result in
serious injury.
Do not stand between the machine and the
tow vehicle during coupling.
1. Adjust the hitch height by turning the jack stand
handle(s) to keep the machine level.
2. Connect the clevis-style hitch of the machine
to the tow vehicle using a 18 mm (3/4 inch)
diameter safety approved hitch pin and safety
clip (not supplied). Install the hitch pin through
the machine hitch and the tow-vehicle draw
bar on the tow-behind chassis or through
the supplied hitch mount on Truckster direct
connect.
3. Lower the hitch using the jack stand(s).
4. When the full weight of the machine has been
transferred to the tow-vehicle draw bar from
the jack stand(s), pull the pin holding the jack
stand(s) in place.
5. Store the jack stand(s) as follows:
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On tow-behind chassis turn the jack stand 90
degrees counter-clockwise until the bottom
of the jack stand points to the rear of the
machine. This is the traveling position.
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On Truckster direct connect chassis move
the jack stands to the rear of the machine
and turn them 90 degrees until the bottom of
both jack stands points to the center of the
machine. This is the traveling position
6. Attach the pressure hose and the return hose to
the correct hydraulic outputs on the tow vehicle.
The return hose has an inline check valve. If
you reverse the hoses, some machine functions
may run backwards or not work at all. Test the
hydraulics before operating the machine for the
first time.
Important:
Do not allow the hydraulic lines,
the power cable, and the pendant cables to
drag on the ground. Avoid locations where
they could become pinched or cut.
7. Plug the intermediate wire harness into the tow
vehicle power connector.
8. Check the level of the hydraulic fluid in the tank
and add more to fill it, if necessary; refer to the
tow vehicle's owner's manual.
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