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Transporting Vehicle
For moving the vehicle long distances, a trailer should be
used. Make sure the vehicle is secured to the trailer. Refer
to Figures 26 and 27 for location of tie down points.
Towing Vehicle
In case of emergency, the vehicle can be towed for a short
distance. However, Toro does not recommend this as a
standard procedure.
Warning
Towing at excessive speeds could cause vehicle to
lose steering control. Never tow vehicle faster than
5 MPH.
Towing the vehicle is a two person job. Affix a tow line to
holes in front frame member. Move shifter to Neutral and
release parking brake. If machine must be moved a
considerable distance, transport it on a truck or trailer.
Note: The power steering will not function, making it
difficult (increase effort) to steer.
Figure 26
1. Eye holes in frame
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1. Axle tube
Trailer Towing
The Workman is capable of pulling trailers and attachments
of greater weight than the vehicle itself.
Several types of tow hitches are available for the Workman,
depending on your application. Contact your Authorized
TORO Distributor for details.
When equipped with a tow hitch bolted onto rear axle tube,
your Workman can tow trailers or attachments with a Gross
Trailer Weight (GTW) up to 1500 lbs. Always load a trailer
with 60% of the cargo weight in the front of the trailer. This
places approximately 10% (200 lbs. max.) of the Gross
Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of the vehicle.
When towing either standard tongue or 5th wheel trailers
having a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) in excess of 1500
lbs., use either a chassis mounted draw bar hitch (rated for
3500 lb. GTW) or 5th wheel kit with brakes. Trailer brakes
are required whenever a trailer over 1500 lbs. GTW is
towed behind a Workman vehicle.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer (attachment), do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause
poor performance or damage to the brakes, axle, engine,
transaxle, steering, suspension, body structure or tires.
Important
To reduce potential for drive line damage,
use low range.
When towing 5th wheel attachments, like a fairway aerator,
always install the "wheely bar"(included with the 5th wheel
kit) to prevent the front wheels from lifting off the ground
if the towed attachments movement is suddenly impaired.
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Figure 27
2. Hitch plate
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