Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position. Try starting the engine; the engine
should not start.
2. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position. Move either motion-control lever (out
of the N -
EUTRAL LOCK
engine; the engine should not start. Repeat for
other control lever.
3. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers to
the N -
EUTRAL LOCK
While the engine is running, release the parking
brake, engage the blade-control switch (PTO),
and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should
shut off.
4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers
to N -
EUTRAL LOCK
While the engine is running, center either
motion-control lever and move it forward or
reverse; the engine should shut off. Repeat for
other motion-control lever.
5. Sit on the seat, disengage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers to
N - position. Try starting the engine;
EUTRAL LOCK
the engine should not start.
position). Try starting the
position. Start the engine.
position. Start the engine.
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
N
Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may
lose control of machine and cause personal
injury or damage to machine.
FF
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Using the Motion-Control Levers
FF
FF
FF
1. Motion-control
lever—neutral-lock
position
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward
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4. Backward
5. Front of machine
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