Pushing The Machine By Hand; Transporting The Machine - Toro 74710 TimeCutter SS 3225 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Tilt
The motion-control levers can be tilted fore or aft for
maximum operator comfort.
1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to the
control-arm shaft.
2. Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the control
lever fore or aft (Figure
secure the control in the new position.
3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever.

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important: Always push the machine by hand. Do not
tow the machine, because damage may occur.
This machine has an electric-brake mechanism, and to push
the machine, the ignition key needs to be in the Run position.
The battery needs to be charged and functioning for the
electric brake to be disengage.
Pushing the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface, and disengage the
blade-control switch.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the park
position, stop the engine, and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both sides of
the engine.
4. Move the bypass levers forward through the key hole
and down to lock them in place
Note: Ensure this is done for each lever.
5. Move the motion-control levers inward to the neutral
position and turn the ignition key to the Run position.
Note: Do not start the machine.
Note: The machine is now able to be pushed by hand.
21). Tighten both bolts to
(Figure 22).
1. Bypass-lever locations
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
6. When finished, ensure that the key has been returned to
the Stop position to avoid draining the battery charge.
Note: If the machine fails to move, the electric brake may
still be engaged. If necessary, the electric brake can be released
manually; refer to Releasing the Electric Brake (page
Operating the Machine
Move the bypass levers rearward through the key hole and
down to lock them in place as shown in
Note: Ensure this is done for each lever.

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
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.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead
to accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or roadway.
To transport the machine:
1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle and
connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
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Figure 22
3. Lever position for pushing
the machine
Figure 22.
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