Operating The Platform; Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro 74534 Operator's Manual

WARNING
The operator platform is heavy and may cause
injury when lowering and raising the operator
platform. The platform may suddenly drop if not
supported when the latch pin is pulled out.
• Do not put your hands or fingers in the
platform-pivot area when lowering or raising the
operator platform.
• Make sure the platform is supported when the
latch pin is pulled out.
• Make sure the latch secures the platform when
folding it in the up position. Push it tight against
the cushion for the latch pin to lock into place.
• Keep bystanders away when raising or lowering
the platform.

Operating the Platform

The machine can be used with the platform in the up or down
position. It is the operator's preference on which position
to use.
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Up
Operating the machine with the platform up is recommended
for the following:
•
Mowing near drop-offs
•
Mowing small areas where the machine is too large
•
Areas with low, over-hanging branches or obstacles
•
Loading the machine for transport
•
Driving up slopes
To raise the platform, pull the back of the platform up so that
the latch pin and knob lock it into place. Push it tight against
the cushion for the latch pin to lock it into place.
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Down
Operating the machine with the platform down is
recommended for the following:
•
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, then pull the
knob out, and lower the platform (Figure 20).
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.
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose
control of machine and cause personal injury or
damage to machine.
Slow the machine down before making sharp turns.
20
Figure 20
3. Pull the knob out to release
the platform.