Tailgate Latches; New Vehicle Break-In - Toro 07253TC Operator's Manual

Tailgate Latches

1. To open the tailgate latches, lift the latch handles
up (Fig. 11). The latches will spring out toward
the center of the tailgate. Slowly lower the
tailgate.
Note: You may need to push the end of the
tailgate in (especially if there is a load against the
tailgate) before the latches will spring toward the
center of the tailgate and release.
Figure 11
1. Tailgate latch
2. To close the tailgate latches, lift the handles
upward and slide them toward the outside of the
vehicle.
3. Push the latch handles downward to secure the
latch and tailgate.

New Vehicle Break-in

To provide proper performance and long vehicle life,
follow these guidelines for the first 100 operating
hours.
• Check the fluid and engine oil levels regularly and
be alert for indications of overheating in any
component of the vehicle.
• After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for
about 15 seconds before accelerating.
• Avoid hard braking situations for the first several
hours of new vehicle brake-in operation. New
brake linings may not be at optimum performance
until several hours of use has caused the brakes to
become burnished (broke-in).
• Vary vehicle speeds during operation. Avoid fast
starts and quick stops.
• A break-in oil for the engine is not required.
Original engine oil is the same type specified for
regular oil changes.
• Refer to the Maintenance section of the operator's
manual for any special low hour checks.
• Check front suspension positioning and adjust if
necessary; refer to Adjusting the Front
Suspension, page 27
Loading the Cargo Box
The capacity of the cargo box is 13 ft.
amount (volume) of material that can be placed in the
box without exceeding the vehicle load ratings can
vary greatly depending on the density of the material.
For example, a level box of wet sand weighs 680 kg
(1500 lbs.), which exceeds the load rating by 295 kg
(650 lbs.). But a level box of wood weighs 295 kg
(650 lbs.), which is under the load rating.
See the able below for load volume limits with
various materials:
Material
Gravel
Dry
Wet
Sand
Dry
Wet
Wood
Bark
Earth, packed
18
3 (0.37 m
Max. cargo box
Density capacity (on level
ground)
(lbs./ft. 3 )
95 3 ⁄ full (approx.)
4
120 1 ⁄ full (approx.)
2
90 3 ⁄
4
120 1 ⁄
2
45 Full
<45 Full
100 3 ⁄ full (approx.)
4
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