Setting The Maximum Traction Speed (Pedal Stop); Using The Brake Pedals; Operating The Cruise Control - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

1. Traction pedal
Setting the Maximum
Traction Speed (Pedal
Stop)
This feature allows the ability to set the maximum
speed of the machine when you push the pedal fully
forward (Figure 28). You can set a separate speed for
the low range and high range
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To access this feature, select the InfoCenter
middle button from the main screen
Note:
This feature reverts back to the machine
settings when the key is switched off.
1. Indicates the maximum
traction speed (pedal stop)
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This feature allows you to customize the speed
settings for your comfort level, or to customize the
speed settings to fit the application.
– You can use this feature to limit the maximum
traction speed to 75% while mowing in an area
with many trees.
– If you adjust the maximum traction speed to
75%, the maximum speed of the machine
Figure 28
(Figure 27).
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Figure 29
2. This speed is locked out
under the protected PIN
menu.
is limited from 0 to 75% and matched to
the full stroke of the traction pedal. This
setting increases the traction pedal resolution,
resulting in improved control. How far you
move the traction pedal changes how much
the machine's speed changes.

Using the Brake Pedals

Important:
remove your foot from the traction pedal and then
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press the brake pedals.
In the low speed range only, you can use the brakes
individually for turning or to improve traction. Perform
the following when using the brakes individually:
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Disconnect the pedal-locking latch
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For turning assist, press the corresponding brake
pedal to the side you are turning. This allows a
tighter turning radius.
Note:
Use the individual brakes carefully,
especially on soft or wet grass, because the turf
may be torn accidentally.
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For traction assist, apply light pressure to the
brake pedal corresponding to the front tire that is
slipping. For example, in some slope conditions,
the uphill wheel slips and loses traction. If this
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situation occurs, press the uphill brake pedal
gradually and intermittently until the uphill wheel
stops slipping, This action increases the traction
on the downhill wheel.
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1. Left brake pedal
2. Pedal-locking latch
Operating the Cruise
Control
Setting the Cruise Control
The cruise-control switch locks in the cruise control to
maintain the desired ground speed. Pressing the rear
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In emergency braking situations,
Figure 30
3. Parking-brake pedal
4. Right brake pedal
(Figure 30).
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