Product Overview; Controls - Toro 07385 Operator's Manual

Product Overview

Controls

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Accelerator Pedal
The accelerator pedal (Figure 7) gives the operator the ability
to vary the engine and ground speed of the vehicle, when the
transmission is in gear. Pressing the pedal increases engine
rpm and ground speed. Releasing the pedal will decrease
engine rpm and ground speed of the machine.
1. Accelerator pedal
2. Clutch pedal
Clutch Pedal
The clutch pedal (Figure 7) must be fully pressed to disengage
clutch when starting the engine or shifting transmission gears.
Release the pedal smoothly when the transmission is in gear
to prevent unnecessary wear on the transmission and other
related parts.
Important: Do not ride the clutch pedal during
operation. The clutch pedal must be fully out or the
clutch will slip causing heat and wear. Never hold the
vehicle stopped on a hill using the clutch pedal. Damage
to the clutch may occur.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal (Figure 7) is used to apply service brakes
to stop or slow vehicle.
CAUTION
Worn or maladjusted brakes may result in personal
injury. If the brake pedal travels to within 3.8 cm
(1-1/2 inches) of the vehicle floor board, the brakes
must be adjusted or repaired.
Figure 7
3. Brake pedal
Gear Shift Lever
Fully press the clutch pedal and move the shift lever (Figure 8)
into the desired gear selection. A diagram of the shift pattern
is indicated below.
Important: Do not shift the transaxle to the reverse or
forward gear unless the vehicle is standing still. Damage
to the transaxle may occur.
CAUTION
Down shifting from too high a speed can cause
the rear wheels to skid resulting in loss of vehicle
control as well as clutch and/or transmission
damage. Shift smoothly to avoid grinding gears.
Differential Lock
The differential lock allows rear axle to be locked for increased
traction. The differential lock (Figure 9) may be engaged
when the vehicle is in motion. Move the lever forward and to
the right to engage the lock.
Note: Vehicle motion plus a slight turn is required to engage
or disengage differential lock.
CAUTION
Turning with the differential lock on can result
in loss of vehicle control. Do not operate with
differential lock on when making sharp turns or at
high speeds. Refer to using the differential lock.
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Figure 8