Steering Selection (4 Wheel Drive Models Only); Stopping The Machine; Operating The Mower - Toro 30534 Operator's Manual

Steering Selection (4 wheel
drive models only)
For maximum trimming and minimum turf damage the
machine should always be operated in 4 wheel steering.
However, when it is desired to transport the machine on roads
or trails, the machine can be switched into 2 wheel steering.
1. Steering selector switch
Switching from 4 wheel steering to 2
wheel steering
Press the steering selector switch (Figure 13) to the forward
position. If the wheels are not aligned in the forward position,
the green light will flash and the machine will remain in
4 wheel steering until the four tires are directed straight
ahead. The operator should turn the steering wheel slowly to
straighten out the wheels until the green light ceases to flash
and remains ON. When the switch light is solid green, the
machine is in 2 wheel steering.
Note: If the steering wheel is turned too briskly, steering
misalignment may occur.
Switching from 2 wheel steering to 4
wheel steering
Press the steering selector switch (Figure 13) to the rearward
position. If the front wheels are not aligned in the forward
position, the green light will flash and the machine will remain
in 2 wheel steering until the four tires are directed straight
ahead. The operator should turn the steering wheel slowly to
straighten out the wheels until the green light ceases to flash
and remains OFF. If the steering wheel is turned too briskly,
steering misalignment may occur. When the switch light is
continuously OFF, the machine is in 4 wheel steering.
Note: If the steering system is misaligned after repeated
2 wheel steering to 4 wheel steering engagements, refer to
Correcting Steering Misalignment in the Maintenance Section.
Figure 13

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, release the traction pedal to the neutral
position.
Set the parking brake whenever you leave the machine.
Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
attempt to move or operate the tractor 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.

Operating the Mower

Raising and Lowering the Mower
The deck lift switch raises and lowers the mower deck (Figure
14). The engine must be running for you to use this switch.
1. Deck lift switch
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To lower the mower deck, push the switch forward.
•
To raise the mover deck, push the switch rearward.
Important: Do not continue to hold the switch back
after the mower has fully raised. Doing so will damage
the hydraulic system.
Note: To lock the mower deck in a raised position, raise the
deck past the 15 cm (6 inch) position, remove the height of cut
stop pin (refer to Adjusting the Height-of-Cut), and place the
pin in the 15 cm (6 inch) height-of-cut position (Figure 16).
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the mower
blades and some powered attachments.
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Figure 14