Product Overview; Controls - Toro 07383 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
to vary the engine and ground speed of the machine when
the transmission is in gear. Pressing the pedal increases the
engine rpm and ground speed. Releasing the pedal decreases
the engine rpm and ground speed of the machine.
1. Clutch pedal
2. Brake pedal
Clutch Pedal
The clutch pedal (Figure 5) must be fully pressed to disengage
the 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 machine stopped on a hill using the clutch pedal.
Damage to the clutch may occur.
5) gives the operator the ability
Figure 5
3. Accelerator pedal
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal (Figure
to stop or slow the machine.
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 machine floor board, the
brakes must be adjusted or repaired.
Gear-Shift Lever
Fully press the clutch pedal and move the shift lever
6) into the desired gear selection. A diagram of the shift
pattern is shown 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 machine
control as well as clutch and/or transmission
damage.
Differential Lock
The differential lock allows the rear axle to lock for increased
traction. You can engage the differential lock when the
machine is in motion (Figure
to the right to engage the lock.
Note: Machine motion plus a slight turn is required to
engage or disengage the differential lock.
CAUTION
Turning with the differential lock on can result
in loss of machine control. Do not operate with
differential lock on when making sharp turns or at
high speeds; refer to
Cable (page 48).
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5) is used to apply the service brakes
Figure 6
7). Move the lever forward and
Adjusting Differential-Lock
(Figure