Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro GrandStand 74534 Operator's Manual

Operating the Machine with the
Platform Down
Operating the machine with the platform down is
recommended when:
•
Mowing most areas
•
Driving across slopes
•
Driving down slopes
To lower the platform, push the platform forward against the
cushion to release pressure on the latch pin and then pull the
knob out and lower the platform. Make sure to hold on to
the platform when releasing the latch.
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Figure 19
1. Platform up
2. Platform down

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the fast position for best performance. Always operate in the
full throttle position when mowing.
3. Pull the knob out to release
the platform
CAUTION
This machine can spin very rapidly. The operator
may lose control of the machine and cause personal
injury or damage to the machine.
Slow the machine down before making sharp turns.
Driving Forward
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake in Operation.
2. To go forward, move the right side motion control
lever to the center, un-locked position.
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1. Front reference bar
2. Left control lever
3. Rear reference bar
3. Slowly push the motion control levers forward
(Figure 21).
Note: The engine will kill if a motion control lever is
moved with the parking brake engaged.
The farther you move the motion control levers in
either direction, the faster the machine will move in
that direction.
To stop, pull the motion control levers back to the
neutral position.
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Figure 20
4. Right control lever
5. Right control lever in the
neutral lock position