Starting The Engine; Driving The Vehicle; Stopping The Vehicle; Stopping The Engine - Toro 07390 Workman HDX-Auto Operator's Manual

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Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to check the
steering response.
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Stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop, then
check for oil leaks, loose parts, and any other noticeable
malfunctions.
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your mechanic
or check with your supervisor before taking the vehicle out
for the day. Your supervisor may want you to check other
items on a daily basis, so ask what your responsibilities are.

Starting the Engine

Important: Do not attempt to push or tow vehicle to get
it started. Damage to the drive train could result.
Note: Refer to
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1. Sit on the operator seat and engage the parking brake.
2. Disengage the PTO and high flow hydraulics (if so
equipped) and move the hand throttle lever to the Off
position (if so equipped).
3. Move the transmission lever to the P (park) position.
4. Ensure that the hydraulic-lift lever is in the Off position
(center).
5. Press the brake pedal.
Note: Keep your foot off the accelerator pedal.
6. Insert key into ignition switch and rotate it clockwise
to start the engine.
Note: Release key when engine starts.
Note: The engine oil pressure warning light should
turn off.
Important: To prevent overheating of the starter
motor, do not engage starter longer than 15
seconds. After 15 seconds of continuous cranking,
wait 60 seconds before engaging starter motor
again.

Driving the Vehicle

Note: Refer to
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1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Move the transmission lever to the desired gear.
4. Release the service brake and gradually press in the
accelerator pedal.
Important: Always stop the vehicle before shifting
to reverse a forward gear or to a forward gear from
reverse.
Use the chart below to determine the ground speed
of each gear when operating the machine with the
speed-range control in the T (transport) position.
Gear Speed (kmh)
R (reverse) 0 to 21
L (low forward) 0 to 18
D (Drive) 0 to 32
Note: Avoid long periods of engine idling.
Note: Leaving ignition switch in the On position for
long periods of time without running the engine will
discharge the battery.

Stopping the Vehicle

Note: Refer to
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To stop the vehicle, remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal, then press the brake pedal.

Stopping the Engine

Note: Refer to
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1. Ensure that the machine is stopped.
2. Move the transmission lever to the P (Park) position.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Rotate the ignition key to the Off position and remove
the key from the switch.

Using the Speed-range Control

Use the lever of the speed-range control to limit the
maximum ground speed of the machine for operations that
require a constant speed like spraying and top dressing. The
speed-range lever (Figure
work-speed ranges that are used to limit maximum ground
speed or a transport-speed range that is used when you move
the machine between job sites.
Note: You must release the accelerator pedal in order to
shift between speed ranges, but you do not need to stop the
machine in order to shift.
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Move the speed-range lever into the detent for
speed ranges A, B, C, and D when precise control of
maximum-ground speed is desired.
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Move the speed-range lever to transport position by
moving the speed-range lever out of the detent for range
A, B, C, or D, then forward to the T position.
Note: Use the speed-range control to limit the
maximum-ground speed in each range by 4 to 18 kmh (2.5 to
11 mph) with the transmission lever in the L low (forward)
position or 8 to 32 kmh (5 to 20 mph) with the transmission
lever in the in the D drive position.
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Speed (mph)
0 to 13
0 to 11
0 to 20
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