Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro 73551 Operator's Manual

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the coolant temperature in the
engine. If the gauge enters the red zone, disengage
the PTO and allow the engine to cool while
continuing to run the engine.
If the gauge does not show temperatures dropping,
stop the engine immediately, clean the air intake
screens, clean the radiator screen, and/or correct
the cause of high temperature.
Glow Plug Indicator Light
The glow plug indicator light comes on when the
ignition switch is in the RUN or RUN WITH
LIGHTS position but should be out when the engine
is running.
Fuel Level Gauge
This gauge shows the level of fuel remaining.
Low Fuel Light
The low fuel light comes on when the fuel level is
low.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Fig. 12) records the amount of time
the engine has run. Use it to schedule regular
maintenance.

Driving Forward or Backward

1. Stop the tractor.
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to shift gears
with the tractor in motion. Internal
transmission damage may result.
IMPORTANT: Do not force the shift lever.
Applying slight pressure to the traction
control pedal while shifting will help the gears
engage.
2. Shift into high "H" or low "L" forward speed
with the High–Low lever (Fig. 12). Use Low for
best mowing performance and smoothest
operation with all attachments. Use High for
transporting or where conditions permit higher
speed.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Excessive speed on slopes can result in
rollover accidents or loss of control.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Rollover accidents or loss of control can
result in serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never shift into neutral wile moving.
Never allow tractor to roll freely in neutral
on slopes.
Read, understand, and follow all
instructions in the operator's manual and
on the machine before starting.
3. Place the throttle control in the FAST position
for best performance. (The throttle control
regulates engine revolutions per minute.)
4. Place your foot on the traction control pedal and
slowly press on the top of the pedal to move
forward, or on the bottom of the pedal to move
backward (Fig. 17). The farther you move the
pedal in either direction, the faster the machine
will move in that direction.
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