Stopping The Engine; Driving - Toro TimeCutter SS 4235 Operator's Manual

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to the center, unlocked position. Try starting the
engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat vdth
the other motion control lever.
While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers in
the park position. Start the engine. While the engine
is running, engage the blade control svdtch, and rise
slightly from the seat; the engine should stop.
While sitting on the seat, move the blade control
switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers
in the park position. Start the engine. While the
engine is running, move the motion control levers
to the center, unlocked position, engage the blade
control switch, and rise slightly from the seat; the
engine should stop.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control
sv¢itch to Off (Figure 16).
2. Move the throttle lever to between Fast and half
throttle (Figure 13).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 14) and remove
the ke>
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Figure 17
1. Park (brake) position 3. Forward
2. Center unlock position 4. Backward
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Driving
DrMng the machine benefits from an understanding of
what zero turn radius mower means. The drive wheels
turn independent13, powered by hydraulic motors on
each axle; hence one side can turn in reverse while the
other turns forward causing the machine to spin rather
turn. This vastly improves the machine maneuverability
but may require some adjustment if the operator is
unfamiliar.
Using the Smart Speed
TM
Control
System
The Smart Speed
TM
Control System lever, located
below the operating position (Figure 18), gives the
operator a choice to drive the machine at two ground
speed ranges, high and lov<
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). Placing the
throttle control in the Fast position can be best for
performance. For most applications, operating in the
full throttle position is desirable.
Figure 18
1. Smart speed lever
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To change speeds:
1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and
outward to the park position; disengage the blade
control svdtch.
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