Preparing The Machine For Operation; Pushing Or Towing The Machine Forward - Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual

Preparing the Machine for Operation

Remove the Reverse Tow Kit
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, lower the cutting units,
shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Remove the straight fitting and bypass hose of the reverse tow kit from the test port of
the reverse traction tube; refer to the Reverse Tow Kit Installation Instructions.
3. Install the test fitting and dust cap to the test port.
4. Remove the other straight fitting of the bypass hose from the unmarked (located
between the fittings in port M8 and port P2) rear-traction manifold port.
5. Install the new #6 hex-socket plug from the reverse tow kit into the unmarked port of the
rear-traction manifold.
6. Close the tow-bypass valve
back 90° (1/4 turn) before starting the engine.
Note:
torque to close the valve.

Pushing or Towing the Machine Forward

1. Open the hood and remove the center shroud.
2. Open the tow-bypass valve
Note:
3. Push or tow the machine forward.
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Do not exceed 7 to 11 N∙m (5 to 8 ft-lb)
Note the position of the valve when opening and closing it.
by rotating it
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by rotating it 90° (1/4 turn) in either direction.
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