Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro 74882 Operator's Manual

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The blades are disengaged.
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The motion control levers are in the neutral lock position.
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine
when the control levers are out of the neutral lock position
with the parking brake on or if you rise from the seat when
the blades are engaged.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine
each time. If the safety system does not operate as described
below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety
system immediately.
1. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and
move the blade control switch to On. Try starting the
engine; the engine should not crank.
2. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake and
move the blade control switch to Off. Move either
motion control lever (forward or reverse). Try starting
the engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat with
the other motion control lever.
3. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade control switch to Off, and lock the
motion control levers in neutral. Start the engine.
While the engine is running, release the parking brake,
engage the blade control switch, and rise slightly from
the seat; the engine should stop.
4. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade control switch to Off, and lock the
motion control levers in neutral. Start the engine.
While the engine is running, center the motion
controls; the engine should stop.

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. Always operate in the
full throttle position when mowing.
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose
control of machine and cause personal injury or
damage to machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Using the Motion Control Levers
1. Motion control
lever-neutral lock position
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward
Driving Forward
Note: The engine will kill if the traction control levers are
moved with the parking brake engaged.
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake in Operation.
2. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
3. To go forward, slowly push the motion control levers
forward (Figure 19).
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Figure 18
4. Backward
5. Front of machine