Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro 73545 Operator's Manual

Operation
Engine Water Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the water 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, and/or correct the cause of high
temperature.
Fuel Level Gauge
This gauge shows the level of fuel remaining.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Fig. 11) 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. 11). Use Low for
best mowing performance and smoothest
operation with all attachments. Use High for
transporting or where conditions permit higher
speed.
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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 while 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. 16). The farther you move the
pedal in either direction, the faster the machine
will move in that direction.
5. To slow down, release the pressure on the
traction control pedal and step on the brake
pedal.
Figure 16
1. Traction control pedal
2. Brake pedal
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3. Forward
4. Backward