Starting The Engine; Driving The Vehicle; Stopping The Vehicle; Stopping The Engine - Toro Workman HD 07369 Operator's Manual

• Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to
check the steering response.
• Stop the engine and wit for moving parts to stop,
then check for oil leaks, loose parts, and any other
noticeable malfunctions.
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your
mechanic or check with your supervisor before taking
the vehicle out for the day. Your supervisor may want
you to check other items on a daily basis, so ask what
your responsibilities are.

Starting the Engine

1. Sit on the operator's seat and engage the parking
brake.
2. Disengage the PTO (if so equipped) and move
the hand throttle lever to the Off position (if so
equipped).
3. Move the shift lever to the Neutral position and
press the clutch pedal.
4. Ensure that the hydraulic lift lever is in the center
position.
5. Do one of the following, depending on the situation:
• If the engine is cold—press and hold the
accelerator pedal about half way down and pull
the choke knob out to the On position.
• If the engine is hot—press and hold the
accelerator pedal about half way down.
• If the engine is flooded—fully press the
accelerator pedal and hold it to the floor until
the engine starts. Never pump the accelerator
pedal.
6. Insert key into ignition switch and rotate it clockwise
to start the engine. Release key when engine starts.
Important: To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage starter longer than
15 seconds. After 15 seconds of continuous
cranking, wait 60 seconds before engaging
starter motor again.
7. When starting a cold engine, gradually return the
choke knob to the Off position as the engine warms
up.

Driving the Vehicle

1. Release the parking brake.
2. Fully press the clutch pedal.
3. Move the gear shift lever to 1st gear.
4. Release the clutch pedal smoothly while pressing
the accelerator pedal.
5. When the vehicle gains enough speed, remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal, fully press the
clutch pedal, move the gear shift lever to the next
gear and release the clutch pedal while pressing the
accelerator pedal. Repeat the procedure until the
desired speed is attained.
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
Note: Leaving ignition switch in the On position
for long periods of time without running the engine
will discharge the battery.
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.
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Speed Speed
Ratio
(mph) (kmh)
82.83 : 1 2.9 4.7
54.52 : 1 4.5 7.2
31.56 : 1 7.7 12.5
32.31 : 1 7.6 12.2
21.27 : 1 11.5 18.5
12.31 : 1 19.8 31.9
86.94 : 1 2.8 4.5
33.91 : 1 7.1 11.6