Towing The Machine; Towing A Trailer - Toro Workman GTX Operator's Manual

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1. Rear tie-down points

Towing the Machine

In case of an emergency, the machine can be towed
for a short distance. However, we do not recommend
this as a standard operating procedure.
WARNING
Towing at excessive speeds could cause a
loss of steering control, resulting in personal
injury.
Never tow the machine faster than 8 km/h
(5 mph).
Towing the machine is a 2-person job. If the machine
must be moved a considerable distance, transport it
on a truck or trailer; refer to
(page 25).
1. Shut off the machine and remove the key.
Important:
If you tow the machine with the
key in the O position, the electrical system
N
may be damaged.
2. Affix a tow line to the tongue at the front of the
machine's frame
3. Disengage the parking brake.
Transporting the Machine
(Figure 20).

Towing a Trailer

The machine is capable of pulling trailers.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload
your machine or trailer. Overloading either the
machine or the trailer can cause poor performance or
damage to the brakes, axle, motor, transaxle, steering,
suspension, body structure, or tires. Always load a
trailer with 60% of the cargo weight in the front of the
trailer. This places approximately 10% of the gross
trailer weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of the machine.
The maximum cargo load shall not exceed 454 kg
(1,000 lb), including the GTW. For example, if the
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GTW is 181.5 kg (400 lb) then the maximum cargo
load is 544 kg (1,200 lb) including operator(s).
To provide adequate braking and traction, always
load the cargo box when trailering. Do not exceed
the GTW or GVW limits.
Avoid parking a machine with a trailer on a hill. If you
must park on a hill, engage the parking brake and
block the tires of the trailer.
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