Driving Forward Or Backward; Stopping The Mower; Transporting The Machine; Side Discharging Or Mulching The Grass - Toro 30632 Operator's Manual

Testing the Safety-interlock System
Test the safety-interlock system before you use the machine
each time. If the safety system does not operate as described,
have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.
1. Set the parking brakes, move the shift lever into the
Neutral position, disengage the blade-control (PTO)
lever and place the throttle forward.
2. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine.
3. Without holding the Operator Presence Control (OPC)
levers, engage the blade-control (PTO) lever. The
engine should stop.
4. Disengage the blade-control (PTO) lever.
5. With the engine running, hold down the OPC levers
and engage the blade-control (PTO) lever. The mower
belt should engage and the mower blades should begin
rotating.
6. Release the OPC levers. The engine should stop.
7. With the engine running, move the shift lever into gear
and release the OPC levers. The engine should stop.
8. With the engine running, turn the ignition key to the
off position. The engine should stop.
9. If all the above conditions are not met, have an
Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Move the throttle control
into the Fast position for the best mowing performance.
Driving Forward
1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged.
2. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles.
3. Move the shift lever into a forward gear.
4. Release the parking brakes; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brakes and Neutral Locks.
5. Slowly release the drive levers.
Note: To go straight, release the drive levers equally.
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the same side as the
direction you want to turn.
Driving Backward
1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged.
2. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles.
3. Move the shift lever into the reverse gear.
4. Release the parking brakes; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brakes and Neutral Locks.
5. Slowly release the drive levers.
Note: You must pull the mower backward to assist its
rearward movement.

Stopping the Mower

1. Squeeze the drive levers all the way back to engage the
brakes.
2. Set the parking brakes. Refer to Setting the Parking
Brakes.
3. Shift transmission into the Neutral position.
4. Move the throttle to the Stop position, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine 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.

Transporting the Machine

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and
marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety
instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your
family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
1. Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
2. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
3. Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains.
4. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
Side Discharging or Mulching
the Grass
This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
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