Stopping The Vehicle; Stopping The Engine; New Vehicle Break-In; Checking The Interlock System - Toro 07385 Operator's Manual

Important: Always stop the vehicle before shifting
to reverse a forward gear or to a forward gear from
reverse.
Note: Avoid long periods of engine idling.
Use the chart below to determine the ground speed of
the vehicle at 3600 rpm.
Gear Range
1 L
2 L
3 L
1 H
2 H
3 H
R L
R H
Important: Do not attempt to push or tow vehicle
to get it started. Damage to the drive train could
result.

Stopping the Vehicle

To stop the vehicle, remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal, press the clutch pedal, then press the brake pedal.

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, rotate the ignition key to the Off position
and engage the parking brake. Remove the key from the
switch to prevent accidental starting.
New Vehicle Break–in
Your Workman is ready for work. To provide proper
performance and long vehicle life, follow these guidelines for
the first 100 operating hours.
•
Check the fluid and engine oil levels regularly and be alert
for indications of overheating in any component of the
vehicle.
•
After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about 15
seconds before shifting into gear.
•
Avoid racing the engine.
•
To ensure optimum performance of the brake system,
burnish (break–in) the brakes before use. To burnish the
brakes, bring the vehicle up to full speed, apply the brakes
to rapidly stop the vehicle without locking up the tires.
Repeat this 10 times, waiting 1 minute between stops to
avoid overheating the brakes. This is most effective if the
vehicle is loaded with 454 kg (1000 lb).
•
Vary vehicle speeds during operation. Avoid excessive
idling. Avoid fast starts and quick stops.
Speed Speed
Ratio
(kmh) (mph)
82.83 : 1 4.7 2.9
54.52 : 1 7.2 4.5
31.56 : 1 12.5 7.7
32.31 : 1 12.2 7.6
21.27 : 1 18.5 11.5
12.31 : 1 31.9 19.8
86.94 : 1 4.5 2.8
33.91 : 1 11.6 7.1
•
A break–in oil for the engine is not required. The
original engine oil is the same type specified for regular
oil changes.
•
Refer to the Maintenance section for any special low hour
checks.

Checking the Interlock System

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The purpose of the interlock system is to prevent the engine
from cranking or starting unless the clutch pedal is pressed.
CAUTION
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Note: Refer to Attachment Operator's Manual for procedures
on checking the attachment interlock system.
Verifying the Clutch Interlock Switch
1. Sit on the operator's seat and engage the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to the Neutral position.
Note: The engine will not crank if the hydraulic lift
lever is locked in the forward position.
2. Without pressing the clutch pedal, rotate the ignition
key clockwise to the Start position.
If the engine cranks or starts, there is a malfunction
in the interlock system that must be repaired before
operating the vehicle.
Verifying the Hydraulic Lift Lever
Interlock Switch
1. Sit on the operator's seat and engage the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to the Neutral position and ensure
that the hydraulic lift lever is in the center position.
2. Press clutch pedal.
3. Move the hydraulic lift lever forward and rotate the
ignition key clockwise to the start position.
If engine cranks or starts, there is a malfunction in the
interlock system that must be repaired before operating
vehicle.

Operating Characteristics

The vehicle is designed with safety in mind. It has four
wheels for added stability. It uses familiar automotive style
controls, including the steering wheel, brake pedal, clutch
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