Selecting Ground Speeds; Stopping The Machine - Toro 72049 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT: Do not "Ride the Brakes" or
use brakes to slow tractor movement when in
gear. On hills shift to a lower gear for slower
ground speed.

Selecting Ground Speeds

IMPORTANT: To avoid transmission
damage, always depress the clutch and brake
pedals before shifting into or out of reverse.
Always start the machine and change gears by
depressing the clutch pedal, then shifting to the
desired speed (Fig. 11). In most conditions, the
machine is powerful enough to move out in any
speed. If it will not move out in a selected speed
(i.e., #5) due to a heavy load, us a lower speed
(i.e., #2).
Figure 11
1. Ground speeds 1-6
2. Neutral

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, depress the clutch and brake
pedals, disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn
the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine. Also set
the parking brake if you leave the machine
unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake,
page 10. Remember to remove the key from the
ignition switch.
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3. Push in and pull down for
Reverse
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Someone could move or attempt to operate
the tractor while it is unattended.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Children or bystanders may be injured if
they use the tractor.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always remove the ignition and "key
choice" keys and set the parking brake
when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
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