Toro 30241 Groundsmaster 228-D Operator's Manual page 18

Traction Pedal
The traction pedal (Fig. 8) has two functions: to make
the machine move forward, and to make it move
backward. Depress the top of the pedal to move
forward and bottom of the pedal to move rearward.
Ground speed is proportionate to how far you depress
the pedal. For maximum ground speed, the traction
pedal must be fully depressed while the throttle is in
the FAST position. Maximum speed forward is 10
mph (16 Km/hr) (approx.). To get maximum power
with a heavy load or when climbing a hill, have the
throttle in the FAST position while depressing the
traction pedal slightly to keep engine rpm high. When
engine rpm begins to decrease, release the traction
pedal slightly to allow rpm to increase.
1. Traction pedal
CAUTION
Never raise the cutting unit while the blades are
rotating because it is hazardous.
Hydraulic Lift Lever
The hydraulic lift lever (Fig. 9) has three positions:
FLOAT, TRANSPORT and RAISE. To lower the
cutting unit to the ground, move the lift lever forward
into the notch in the seat platform—FLOAT. Use the
FLOAT position for mowing and when the machine is
not in operation. To raise the cutting unit, pull the lift
lever rearward to the RAISE position.
After the cutting unit is raised, let the lift lever move
to the TRANSPORT position. The cutting unit must
be raised when driving from one work area to another.
Figure 8
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1. Hydraulic lift lever
2. Power take-off switch
3. Temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5. Ignition key switch
6. Temperature override switch
7. Throttle
8. Hour meter
9. Engine coolant temperature
10. Glow plug indicator
11. Charge indicator
12. Oil pressure indicator
13. Lift lever lock
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Power Take-Off Switch
Pull up on the sleeve on the toggle switch handle and
move handle to ON to engage the power take-off
clutch (Fig. 9). Pull up on the sleeve and move the
handle to OFF to disengage the power take-off clutch.
The only time the power take-off switch should be in
the ENGAGE position is when the implement is
down, in operating position and ready to begin
operation.
Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge (Fig. 9) registers the
temperature of the coolant in the cooling system. If
coolant temperature becomes too high, the engine will
shut off automatically.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge (Fig. 9) indicates the quantity of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank.
Ignition Key Switch
Three positions: OFF, ON/Preheat and START
(Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
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