Product Overview; Controls - Toro 07354 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 3) gives the operator
the ability to vary the engine and ground speed of the
vehicle, when the transmission is in gear. Pressing
the pedal increases engine RPM and ground speed.
Releasing the pedal will decrease engine RPM and
ground speed of the machine.
1. Accelerator pedal
2. Clutch pedal
Clutch Pedal
The clutch pedal (Figure 3) must be fully pressed to
disengage 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 vehicle stopped on a hill using the clutch pedal.
Damage to the clutch may occur.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal (Figure 3) is used to apply service
brakes to stop or slow vehicle.
CAUTION
Worn or maladjusted brakes may result in personal
injury. If the brake pedal travels to within 1-1/2
inches (3.8 cm) of the vehicle floor board, the brakes
must be adjusted or repaired.
Figure 3
3. Brake pedal
Gear Shift Lever
Fully press the clutch pedal and move the shift lever
(Figure 4) into the desired gear selection. A diagram of
the shift pattern is indicated 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 vehicle
control as well as clutch and/or transmission
damage. Shift smoothly to avoid grinding gears.
Parking Brake
Whenever the engine is shut off, the parking brake
(Figure 5) must be engaged to prevent accidental
movement of the vehicle. To engage the parking brake,
pull back on the lever. To disengage, push the lever
forward. Release the parking brake before moving the
vehicle. If you park the vehicle on a steep grade, apply
the parking brake. Also, shift the transmission into 1st
gear on a uphill grade or reverse on a down hill grade.
Place chocks at the down hill side of the wheels.
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Figure 4