Traction Pedal - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

parking brake knob out (Figure 16) then release the pedals. To
release the parking brake, press both pedals until the parking
brake knob retracts. Before starting the engine, however, the
lock arm may be disengaged from the left brake pedal so both
pedals work independently with each front wheel.
Figure 17
1. Left brake pedal
2. Right brake pedal

Traction Pedal

The traction pedal (Figure 18) has two functions: one is to
make the machine move forward, the other is to make it move
rearward. Using the heel and toe of the right foot, press the
top of the pedal to move forward and the bottom of the pedal
to move rearward. Ground speed is proportionate to how
far the pedal is pressed. For maximum ground speed, the
traction pedal must be fully depressed while throttle is in the
Fast position. Maximum speed forward is 10 mph (approx.).
To get maximum power under heavy load or when ascending
a hill, have the throttle in the Fast position while pressing
traction pedal slightly to keep the engine rpm high. When
the engine rpm begins to decrease, release the traction pedal
slightly to allow the rpm to increase.
Figure 18
1. Traction pedal
3. Lock arm
Tilt Steering Control
The tilt steering control is a lever on the right side of the
steering column (Figure 19). Pull the lever rearward to adjust
the steering wheel to the desired fore or aft operating position
and push the lever forward to lock the adjustment.
1. Tilt steering control
CAUTION
Never raise the deck while the blades are rotating.
Contact with rotating blades can cause serious
injury.
Lift Switch
The lift switch (Figure 20) raises and lowers the deck. Pressing
the switch forward, into the detent position, lowers the deck
and allows the deck to float. Pressing the switch backward
raises the deck. The deck must be raised when transporting
between mowing locations. The deck should be lowered
when the machine in not in use.
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Figure 19