Driving The Machine - Toro TimeCutter MX 3450 74750 Operator's Manual

3. Turn the ignition key to Off
key.

Driving the Machine

Driving the machine benefits from an understanding of
what zero-turn-radius mower means. The drive wheels turn
independently, 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 than turn. This
vastly improves the machine maneuverability but may require
some adjustment if the operator is unfamiliar.
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). 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 15
1. Park (brake) position
2. Center, unlock position
3. Forward
(Figure 5) and remove the
4. Backward
5. Front of the machine
Using the Smart Speed
System
TM
The Smart Speed Control-System lever, located below the
operating position (Figure
to drive the machine at 3 ground speed ranges—trim, tow,
and mow.
1. Smart speed lever
To change speeds, do the following:
1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and outward
to the park position.
2. Disengage the blade control switch
3. Adjust the lever to the desired position.
The following are only recommendations for use.
Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and
the height of the grass.
Suggested Trim
uses:
Parking X
Heavy, wet X
grass
Training X
Bagging
Mulching
Normal
mowing
Transport
Trim
This is the lowest speed. The suggested uses for this speed
are as follows:
•
Parking
•
Heavy, wet grass mowing conditions
•
Training
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TM Control
16), gives the operator a choice
Figure 16
Tow Mow
X
X
X
X