Toro 23518 Operator's Manual page 24

4. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds,
then turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
position to stop the engine; refer to
(page 15).
5. Set the parking brake; refer to
(page 15).
6. Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting the engine.
7. Close the fuel shut-off valve when the machine will not
be in use for a few days, when transporting, or when
the machine is parked inside a building; refer to
Shut-Off Valve (page
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning 1 lever
too much ahead of the other. Operator may lose
control of the machine, which may cause damage
to the machine or injury.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Important: To begin movement (forward or backward),
the brake lever must be disengaged (pushed forward)
before the traction-control levers can be moved.
Figure 24
1. Left traction-control lever
2. Right traction-control lever
3. Front reference bar
4. Front of the machine
Driving Forward
1. Make sure the traction-control levers are in the
N position.
EUTRAL
2. Release the parking brake.
3. To move forward in a straight line, move both levers
forward with equal pressure.
Ignition Switch
Parking-Brake Handle
15).
5. Forward
6. Neutral
7. Reverse
FF
Fuel
To turn left or right, pull the traction-control lever
back toward neutral in the desired turn direction. The
tines can be in the down position when making gradual
turns.
To make zero turns, lift your foot off of the tine
engagement foot switch control to raise the tines. The
head will raise in 1 second.
Important: Do not make a zero turn when the
tines are down as turf tearing will result.
The machine will move faster the farther the
traction-control levers are moved from the neutral
position.
4. To stop, position both traction-control levers in the
neutral operate position.
Driving in Reverse
1. Move the traction-control levers to the
N
EUTRAL
2. To move rearward in a straight line, slowly move both
levers rearward with equal pressure.
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Figure 25
/O position.
PERATE