Stopping The Engine; Driving The Machine; Stopping The Machine - Toro 74670 Operator's Manual

Stopping the Engine

1. Disengage the blades by pushing the blade-control
switch to O (Figure
FF
2. Move the throttle lever to the F
3. Turn the ignition key to O

Driving the Machine

This machine has the characteristics of both a garden tractor
and a zero-turn machine. Like a garden tractor, the machine
has a foot pedal that controls the forward and reverse motion
along with the speed, and it has a steering wheel that controls
the direction and the turning radius. Like a zero-turn machine,
the rear drive wheels operate independently of each other,
enabling you to make sharp turns and to turn in different
directions quickly. These characteristics vastly improve the
maneuverability of the machine, but they may also require
you to practice driving if you are unfamiliar with this type of
machine.
WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. The operator
may lose control of the machine and cause personal
injury or damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Placing the throttle control
in the F position can be best for performance. For most
AST
applications, operating in the full-throttle position is desirable.
Driving Forward or Backward
1. Move the throttle to the F
2. Release the parking brake. Refer to
Parking Brake (SmartPark
3. Place your foot onto the traction-control pedal and
slowly press the top of the pedal to go forward, or
press on the bottom of the pedal to move backward
(Figure 13).
Note: The farther you move the pedal in either
direction, the faster the machine will move in that
direction.
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position.
AST
and remove the key.
FF
position.
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Operating the
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) (page 19).
1. Forward
2. Traction-control pedal
4. To slow down, release the pressure on the
traction-control pedal.

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, release the traction-control pedal,
disengage the blade-control switch, ensure the throttle is in
the F position, set the parking brake and turn the ignition
AST
key to O .
FF
Note: Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch.
WARNING
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the mower while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
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Figure 13
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