Bringing Machine To Neutral Position; Stopping The Machine; Pushing The Machine By Hand; Transporting Machines - Toro 30527 Operator's Manual

Backward
1. To go backward, move the speed control lever to
desired speed.
2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the Neutral
Locks on page 20.
3. Slowly squeeze the drive levers back together to move
rearward (Fig. 23).
Bringing Machine to Neutral
Position
Always set the neutral lock and parking brake when you
stop the machine.
1. Squeeze the drive levers back.
2. Set the neutral locks. Refer to Operating Neutral Locks
on page 20.
3. Move speed control lever to neutral position.

Stopping the Machine

1. To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers and
engage neutral locks.
2. Move neutral locks into the neutral position. Refer to
Operating Neutral Locks on page 20.
3. Move speed control lever into neutral.
4. Stop the engine by pulling the throttle all the way back
to stop (Fig. 20).
5. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position and then set the parking brake.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always set the parking brake when leaving the
machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes.

Pushing the Machine by Hand

The by–pass valves allow the machine to be pushed by
hand without the engine running.
Important Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and shut off the
engine.
2. Rotate the by-pass valves open 1/2 turn. This allows
hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pumps and the wheels to
turn (Fig. 24).
3. When closing by-pass valves, do not overtighten.
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1. By-pass valve
Important Do not start or operate the machine with the
by–pass valves open. Damage to system may occur.

Transporting Machines

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting
and marking 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 machine:
• Set the parking brake.
• Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
• Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains.
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