Using The Motion-Control Levers; Driving The Machine - Toro Z Master Professional 500 Series Operator's Manual

Using the Motion-Control
Levers
Figure 23
1. Motion-control
lever—N -
EUTRAL LOCK
position
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward

Driving the Machine

The drive wheels turn independently, powered by
hydraulic motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side
in reverse while you turn the other forward, causing
the machine to spin rather than turn. This greatly
improves the machine maneuverability but may
require some time for you to adapt to how it moves.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the F
performance. Always operate in the full throttle
position when mowing.
4. Backward
5. Front of machine
position for best
AST
WARNING
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 the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Driving Forward
Note:
The engine shuts off when you move the
traction-control with the parking brake engaged.
To stop the machine, pull the motion-control levers
to the N
EUTRAL
1. Disengage the parking brake; refer to
Disengaging 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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position.
(Figure 24).
Figure 24
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