Controls; Machine Controls - Toro 34230 Operator's Manual

Controls

Machine Controls

1. Control console
2. Steering control
3. Rear reference bar
4. Motion-control lever
(Neutral position)
Steering Control
The steering control is located behind the control
console (see Figure 6).
•
Move the steering control to the right or left to
steer the machine to the right or left respectively.
•
Moving the steering control to the center allows
the machine to steer straight.
Motion-Control Lever
The motion-control lever, located in the center of the
steering control, controls the forward and reverse
motion of the machine (see
•
Move the motion-control lever forward or backward
to drive the machine respectively.
Note:
The machine speed is proportional to the
amount that you move the motion-control lever.
•
When you move the motion-control lever to the
center position, the machine should stop.
Note:
When you release the motion-control lever,
it should return to the N
Important:
If the motion-control lever does
not return to the N
release it, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Figure 6
5. Front reference bar
6. Reverse
7. Forward
Figure 6).
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Parking-Brake Lever
The parking-brake lever is located above the platform
on the right side
•
To engage the parking brake, push the
parking-brake lever down.
Note:
The brake lever engages a parking brake
in the transaxle.
•
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up.
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1. Drive-wheel-release lever
2. Platform
Note:
When parking on a steep slope, chock or block
the wheels in addition to engaging the parking brake.
When transporting the machine, engage the parking
brake and bind the machine to the transport vehicle.
Drive-Wheel-Release Lever
The drive-wheel-release lever is located above the
platform on the left side
Use the drive-wheel-release lever to disengage the
hydrostatic-drive system to move the machine by
hand.
•
To push or pull the machine, move the
drive-wheel-release lever up.
•
To operate the machine, move the
drive-wheel-release lever down.
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(Figure 7).
Figure 7
3. Park-brake lever
(Figure 7).
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