Driving Forward Or Backward; Bringing Machine To Neutral Position; Stopping The Machine; Pushing The Machine By Hand - Toro 30433 Operator's Manual

5. With the engine running, move the speed control lever
forward. Release the OPC levers. The engine should
kill.
6. If all the above conditions are not met have an
Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle control in the Fast position for best performance.
Forward
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 20.
2. To go forward, move the speed control lever to desired
speed.
3. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the
Neutral Lock on page 20.
4. Slowly release the drive levers to move forward
(Fig. 14).
To go straight, release drive levers equally (Fig. 14).
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and direction
you want to turn (Fig. 14).
Figure 14
1. Drive lever
Backward
1. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the
Neutral Locks on page 20.
2. Slowly squeeze the drive levers back to the grips
together to move rearward (Fig. 14).
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2. Speed control lever
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Bringing Machine to Neutral
Position
Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine.
Set the parking brake if it is left unattended.
1. Squeeze the drive levers back toward the grips to
neutral position.
2. Set the neutral locks. Refer to Operating Neutral Locks
on page 20.
3. Move speed control lever to neutral position.

Stopping the Machine

1. To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers to the
neutral position.
2. Rotate the neutral locks into the neutral lock position.
Refer to Operating Neutral Locks on page 20.
3. Move the speed control lever into neutral.
4. Turn the ignition key to Off.
5. Set the parking brake if it is left unattended.
Note: Remember to remove the key from the ignition
switch if you leave the machine.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine 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.

Pushing the Machine by Hand

The by–pass valve allows the machine to be pushed by
hand with the engine not running for easier servicing.
Important
Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Move the speed control lever to neutral.
2. Disengage the power take off (PTO) by releasing the
OPC levers and turn the ignition key to Off.