Transporting The Vehicle - Toro 07200 Operator's Manual

Operating
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.
USING THE DIFFERENTIAL
LOCK
WARNING
Tipping or rolling the vehicle on a hill will cause
serious injury.
• The extra traction available with the differen-
tial lock can be enough to get you into danger-
ous situations such as climbing slopes that are
too steep to turn around. Be extra careful when
operating with the differential lock on, espe-
cially on steeper slopes.
• If the differential lock is on when making a
sharp turn at a higher speed and inside rear
wheel lifts off the ground, there may be a loss
of control which could cause the vehicle to
skid (Refer to Differential Lock Operation).
Use the differential lock only at slower speeds.
The differential lock increases the vehicle's traction
by locking the rear wheels so one wheel will not spin
out. This can help when you have heavy loads to
haul on wet turf or slippery areas, going up hills and
on sandy surfaces.
It is important to remember however, that this extra
traction is only for temporary limited use. Its use
does not replace the safe operation, already discussed
concerning steep hills and heavy loads.
The differential lock causes the rear wheels to spin at
the same speed. When using differential lock your
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ability to make sharp turns is somewhat restricted
and may scuff the turf. Use the differential lock only
when needed, at slower speeds and only in first or
second gear.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Four Wheel Drive Model Only
The "Automatic On Demand" four-wheel drive fea-
ture on this vehicle does not require operator activa-
tion. The front-wheel drive is not engaged (no
power delivered to the front wheels) until the rear
wheels begin to lose traction. When the clutch sens-
es the rear wheels slipping, it delivers power to the
front wheels until the rear wheels have enough trac-
tion to move the vehicle without slipping. Once this
occurs, the system reverts to 2-wheel drive. This
occurs in both forward and reverse. However, when
turning, the rear wheels will slip slightly more before
power is delivered to the front wheels.

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE

For moving the vehicle long distances, a trailer
should be used. Make sure the vehicle is secured to
the trailer.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
WARNING
Towing at excessive speeds could cause the vehicle
to lose steering control. Never tow the vehicle
faster than 8 km/h.
In case of emergency, the vehicle can be towed for a
short distance. However, Toro does not recommend
this as a standard procedure.
Towing the vehicle is a two-person job. Affix a tow
line to the holes in the front frame member. Move
the shifter to Neutral and release the parking brake.
If the machine must be moved a considerable dis-
tance, transport it on a truck or trailer.
Note: The power steering will not function, mak-
ing it difficult (increase effort) to steer.