Driving The Machine; Stopping The Machine; Mowing In Reverse - Toro 74790 Operator's Manual

Driving the Machine

This machine has the characteristics of both a garden
tractor and a zero-turn machine. Like a garden
tractor, the machine has a foot pedal that controls the
forward and reverse motion along with the speed,
and it has a steering wheel that controls the direction
and the turning radius. Like a zero-turn machine,
the rear drive wheels operate independently of each
other, enabling you to make sharp turns and to turn
in different directions quickly. These characteristics
vastly improve the maneuverability of the machine,
but they may also require you to practice driving if you
are unfamiliar with this type of machine.
WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. The
operator may lose control of the machine
and cause personal injury or damage to the
machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed
as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Set
the throttle control in the F
performance. For most applications, operating in the
full-throttle position.
Driving Forward or Backward
1. Move the throttle to the F
2. Release the parking brake. Refer to
the SmartPark ™ Parking Brake (page
3. Place your foot onto the traction-control pedal
and slowly press the top of the pedal to go
forward or press on the bottom of the pedal to
move backward (Figure
Note:
The farther you move the pedal in either
direction, the faster the machine moves in that
direction.
position for best
AST
position.
AST
Operating
21).
13).
1. Forward
2. Traction-control pedal
4. To slow down, release the pressure on the
traction-control pedal.

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, release the traction-control
pedal, disengage the blade-control switch, ensure
that the throttle is in the
brake and turn the ignition key to the O
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
WARNING
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the mower while
it is unattended.
Always remove both the ignition and
KeyChoice keys and set the parking brake
when leaving the machine unattended, even if
just for a few minutes.

Mowing in Reverse

The machine has an interlock feature that prevents
the mower deck from mowing while the machine is
traveling in reverse. If you shift into reverse with the
PTO engaged, the PTO will stop. If you need to mow
while in reverse gear, you can temporarily deactivate
this interlock.
Note:
Do not mow while backing up unless it is
absolutely necessary.
22
Figure 13
3. Backward
position, set the parking
FAST
position.
FF
g027750