Driving The Machine; Stopping The Machine/Engine - Toro 30381N Operator's Manual

8. Leave the throttle midway between the Slow and Fast
positions until the engine and hydraulic system warm
up.
CAUTION
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks,
loose parts, or other malfunctions.

Driving the Machine

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
Fast throttle position when running powered attachments.
CAUTION
The machine can turn very rapidly. You may lose
control of it and cause personal injury or damage
to machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
1. Release the parking brake.
Note: The engine will kill if the traction control levers
are moved out of the Neutral-Locked position with
the parking brake engaged.
2. Move the levers to the center, un-locked position.
3. Drive the machine as follows:
•
To go straight forward, slowly push the motion
control levers forward (Figure 46).
•
To go straight rearward, slowly pull the motion
control levers rearward (Figure 46).
•
To turn, slow the machine by pulling back on both
levers and then push forward on the lever on the
opposite side from which you want to turn (Figure
46).
•
To stop, pull the motion control levers to the
neutral position.
Note: The farther you move the traction control
levers in either direction, the faster the machine will
move in that direction.
1. Motion control
lever-neutral locked
position
2. Center un-lock position

Stopping the Machine/Engine

1. Move the traction control levers to neutral and to the
locked position.
2. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and move
the throttle lever to the Slow position.
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to the Off position (Figure 45).
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Remove the key before transporting or storing machine.
Important: Make sure to remove the key as the
fuel pump or accessories may run and cause the
battery to lose charge.
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.
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Figure 46
3. Forward
4. Backward