Transporting The Machine - Toro 25430 Operator's Manual

To operate the backfill blade, do the following:
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To raise the backfill blade: Move the joystick rearward.
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To lower the backfill blade: Move the joystick partially
forward.
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To angle the backfill blade to the right: Move the joystick
to the right.
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To angle the backfill blade to the left: Move the joystick
to the left.
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To hold the backfill blade: Keep the joystick in the Hold
(neutral) position.
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To float the backfill blade: Move the joystick fully forward.
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To tilt the backfill blade down on the right: Move the tilt
lever right (away from you).
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To tilt the backfill blade down on the left: Move the tilt
lever left (toward you).
Note: For best results when backfilling the spoils while
parallel to the trench, make 2 or 3 passes over the spoil pile
with the blade.
Note: If the spoil pile is large, operate the machine at a right
angle to the trench.

Transporting the Machine

Be sure that you understand the safety rules and laws for the
area in which you are using the machine. Ensure that both
the truck and the machine are equipped with the proper
safety equipment.
Loading the Machine onto a Trailer
1. Ensure that the trailer and the ramp can support both
your weight and the weight of the machine.
2. Always have the attachments ready to transport when
you are loading or unloading the machine.
3. Block the front and rear wheels of the trailer.
4. Slowly and carefully move the machine onto the trailer.
5. Lower the attachments to the trailer.
6. Engage the parking brake.
7. Stop the engine and remove the key.
8. Block the front and rear wheels of the machine.
9. Fasten the front of the machine to the trailer using
chains and a binder (Figure 29).
Note: Use the front axle to secure the machine.
10. Fasten the rear of the machine to the trailer using
chains and a binder (Figure 29).
Note: Use the rear axle to secure the rear of the
machine.
11. Measure the distance from the ground to the highest
point of the machine.
Note: You must know the clearance height of the
machine.
12. Remove the blocks from the front and rear trailer
wheels.
13. After you have driven a few miles, stop the truck and
check your load.
Note: Ensure that the chains are still tight and that the
machine has not moved on the trailer.
Unloading the Machine from a Trailer
1. Block the front and rear trailer wheels.
2. Remove the blocks from the front and rear wheels of
the machine.
3. Start the engine.
4. Ensure that the attachments are in the Transport
position.
5. Slowly move the machine off the trailer.
Lifting the Machine with a Spreader Bar
1. Attach a crane lift cable to the single-lift point of a
spreader bar.
2. Attach 2 of the lift cables on one end of the spreader
bar to a lifting bar placed under the rear of the machine
frame.
3. Attach the remaining 2 spreader bar lift cables to a
lifting bar placed under the front of the machine frame.
4. Carefully and slowly lift the machine, and lower it to
the desired location.
Moving a Non-functioning Machine
Repair a non-functioning machine on the job site, if possible.
Otherwise, you must determine whether you can move the
machine without further damaging it.
If you must tow the machine, perform the following steps
using caution:
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Figure 29
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