Loading And Dumping; Transporting The Vehicle - Toro 07253TC Operator's Manual

cautiously as possible. Never make sharp or fast turns
on a hill.
If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a
steep hill, quickly apply the brakes, shift to reverse,
and restart the engine.
Reduce the weight of the load if it is a steep hill or if
the load has high center of gravity. Remember, loads
can shift. Secure them.

Loading and Dumping

The weight and position of the cargo and passenger
can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in
personal injury, follow these guidelines.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
The weight of the box may be heavy.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Hands or other body parts may be crushed.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Keep hands and other body parts clear when
lowering the box.
• Do not dump materials on people or animals.
Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits
described on the vehicle weight label.
Loads vary in how they are distributed. Sand spreads
out evenly and quite low. Other items, such as bricks,
fertilizer or landscape timbers, stack higher in the
box.
The height and weight of the load has a significant
influence on tip overs. The higher a load is stacked,
the more likely the vehicle is to tip over. Reducing
the total weight is one way to reduce the risk of a tip
over. Distributing the load as low as possible is
another way to reduce the risk of a tip over.
If the load is positioned toward one of the sides, it
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will make the vehicle much more likely to tip over on
that side. This is especially true when turning if the
load is on the outside of the turn.
Never position heavy loads behind the rear axle. If
the load is positioned so far to the rear that it is
behind the rear axle, it will reduce the weight on the
front wheels and this will reduce steering traction.
With the load all the way to the back, the front wheels
can even come off of the ground when going over
bumps or up a hill. This will result in a loss of
steering and may lead to the vehicle tipping over.
As a general rule, position the weight of the load
evenly from front to rear and evenly from side to
side.
If a load is not secured, or you are transporting a
liquid in a large container such as a sprayer, it can
shift. This shifting happens most often while
turning, going up or down hills, suddenly changing
speeds or while driving over rough surfaces. Shifting
loads can lead to tip overs. Always secure loads so
that they do not shift. Never dump the load while the
vehicle is sideways on the hill.
Heavy loads increase stopping distance and reduce
your ability to turn quickly without tipping over.
The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers.

Transporting The Vehicle

For moving the vehicle long distances, a trailer
should be used. Make sure the vehicle is secured to
the trailer. Refer to Figures 12 and 13 for location of
tie down points.
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1. Tie-down points
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Figure 12