Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro Z Master 75990 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. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake
and move the blade-control switch (PTO) to on.
Try starting the engine; the engine should not
crank.
2. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake
and move the blade-control switch (PTO) to
off. Move either motion-control lever (out of
neutral-locked position). Try starting the engine;
the engine should not crank. Repeat for other
control lever.
3. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to off and
move the motion-control levers to neutral-lock
position. Now start the engine. While the engine
is running, release the parking brake, engage
the blade-control switch (PTO) and rise slightly
from the seat; the engine should stop.
4. Sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to off and
move the motion-control levers to neutral-lock
position. Now start the engine. While the engine
is running, center either motion control and
move (forward or reverse); the engine should
stop. Repeat for other motion control.
5. Sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to off and
move the motion-control levers to neutral-lock
position. Try starting the engine; the engine
should not crank.
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
The machine can spin very rapidly. You
may lose control of the machine and cause
personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow down the machine before making
sharp turns.
Using the Motion-Control Levers
1. Motion-control
lever—neutral-lock
position
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward
Driving Forward
Note:
If you move the traction-control levers with the
parking brake engaged, the engine will shut off.
To stop, pull the motion-control levers to the neutral
position.
1. Release the parking brake; refer to
the Parking Brake (page
2. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
3. To go forward, slowly push the motion-control
levers forward
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Figure 23
4. Backward
5. Front of machine
Releasing
21).
(Figure 24).
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