Driving Forward Or Backward; Stopping The Mower; Transporting The Mower - Toro 30682 Operator's Manual

• The machine is shifted into gear without holding
the OPC levers.
• The blade control (PTO) lever is engaged without
holding the OPC levers.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not
operate as described, have an Authorized Service
Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1. Set the parking brakes, move the shift lever into the
Neutral position, disengage the blade control (PTO)
lever and place the throttle forward.
2. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine.
3. Without holding the Operator Presence Control
(OPC) levers, engage the blade control (PTO) lever.
The engine should stop.
4. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever.
5. With the engine running, hold down the OPC levers
and engage the blade control (PTO) lever. The
mower belt should engage and the mower blades
begin rotating.
6. Release the OPC levers. The engine should stop.
7. With the engine running, move the shift lever into
gear and release the OPC levers. The engine should
stop.
8. With the engine running, turn the ignition key to
the off position. The engine should stop.
9. If all the above conditions are not met, have an
Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in RPM (revolutions per minute). Move
the throttle control into the Fast position for the best
mowing performance.
Driving Forward
1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged.
2. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles.
3. Move the shift lever into a forward gear.
4. Release the parking brakes; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brakes and Neutral Locks.
5. Slowly release the drive levers.
Note: To go straight, release the drive levers
equally. To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the same
side as the direction you want to turn.
Driving Backward
1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged.
2. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles.
3. Move the shift lever into the reverse gear.
4. Release the parking brakes; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brakes and Neutral Locks.
5. Slowly release the drive levers.
Note: You must pull the mower backward to assist
its rearward movement.

Stopping the Mower

1. Squeeze the drive levers all the way back to engage
the brakes.
2. Set the parking brakes. Refer to Setting the Parking
Brakes.
3. Shift transmission into the Neutral position.
4. Move the throttle to the Stop position, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.

Transporting the Mower

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
mower. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
the necessary lighting and markings as required by
law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions.
Knowing this information could help you, your family,
pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the mower:
1. Lock the brakes and block the wheels.
2. Securely fasten the mower to the trailer or truck
with straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
3. Secure the trailer to the towing vehicle with safety
chains.
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