Pushing Or Towing Sweeper; Transporting Sweeper; Sweeper Operation - Toro 44044 Operator's Manual

The engine provides power to both the hydrostatic
transmission and the sweeper reels. An increasing load on
the hydrostatic transmission, such as hill climbing or a full
hopper, will result in less power available to the sweeper
reels, thereby decreasing the efficiency of debris pickup. To
maintain enough power for the sweeper reels while
operating, regulate traction pedal to keep engine speed high
and somewhat constant. This allows the engine to provide
sufficient power to the sweeper reels while maintaining a
satisfactory ground speed. By contrast, pushing down too
far on the traction pedal will increase load on the engine
and decrease the power available to the sweeper reels.
A good rule to follow is: decrease ground speed as the load
on the sweeper reels increases; and increase ground speed
as load on the sweeper reels decreases. This allows the
engine, working with the transmission, to maintain the
proper ground speed while maintaining a high sweeper reel
speed necessary for efficient pickup. Allow traction pedal
to move upward as engine speed decreases, and depress
pedal slowly as speed increases. By comparison, when
driving from one work area to another – with no load and
sweeper reel disengaged – have throttle in the full position
and depress traction pedal slowly but fully to attain
maximum ground speed. Sweeping, in some instances, can
be improved by slower ground speed.
Before stopping the engine, disengage all controls and
move the throttle to the slow position. Moving the throttle
to the slow position reduces high engine speed, noise and
vibration. Allow the engine to idle for a few seconds then
turn ignition key OFF to stop engine.

Pushing or Towing Sweeper

In case of an emergency, the sweeper can be pushed or
towed for a short distance. However, TORO does not
recommend this as standard procedure.
Important Do not push or tow the sweeper faster
then 2 – 3 mph because the drive system may be
damaged. If sweeper must be moved a considerable
distance, transport it on a truck or trailer.
1. Locate the tow valve knob in the front of the hydraulic
pump.
2. Rotate tow valve knob 1/2 turn counterclockwise.
3. After completion of towing operation, and before
starting engine, close tow valve securely by rotating it
fully clockwise. Do not exceed 5 – 8 ft. lb. torque.

Transporting Sweeper

When transporting the sweeper use only the tie–downs
welded into the frame of machine to secure it to a trailer.
Use of hopper linkages, steering wheels, or anything other
than the proper tie–down locations could cause damage to
the machine.
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1. Front tie–down
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Figure 13
1. Rear tie–down

Sweeper Operation

1. Release the parking brake.
2. With the throttle 1/2 open and the choke closed, insert
key into ignition switch and rotate it clockwise to start
engine. Release key when engine starts and open choke
gradually.
3. Using the toe of your foot, press the traction pedal
forward to move forward. Using the heel of your foot,
press down on the traction pedal to move backward.
Practice moving both ways to get a feel of the machine.
For quick braking, when going forward, depress the
heel of the traction pedal until hydrostatic transmission
reaches neutral. For emergency braking, completely
remove foot from the traction pedal.
4. Run engine to full throttle.
5. As you are moving forward, engage the Reel PTO
Engagement handle to engage the finger reels.
Important NEVER run the reels In one place for any
amount of time because the turf will be damaged.
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