Controls; Vehicle Controls - Toro 41594 Operator's Manual

Controls

1. Steering wheel 4. Storage
2. Pressure 5. Center console
gauge
3. Passenger 6. Brake
hand hold

Vehicle Controls

Traction Pedal
The traction pedal (Figure
machine, both forward and reverse. Using the heel and toe
of the right foot, press the top of the pedal to move forward
or the bottom of the pedal to move in reverse. Release the
pedal to slow and stop.
Important: Ensure that you allow the sprayer to come
to a stop before switching between the Forward and the
Reverse positions.
Note: The farther you press the pedal in either direction, the
faster the sprayer will travel. To obtain maximum forward
speed, set the throttle lever to the Fast position and press the
traction pedal all the way forward.
Note: To get maximum power under heavy load or when
ascending a hill, have the throttle in the Fast position while
pressing traction pedal slightly to keep the engine speed high.
When the engine speed begins to decrease, release the traction
pedal slightly to allow the engine speed to increase.
Figure 7
7. Traction pedal
compartment
8. Arm rest
8) controls the movement of the
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1. Master-boom switch
2. Parking-brake pedal
3. Brake pedal
Brake Pedal
Use the brake pedal to stop or slow the sprayer
CAUTION
If you operate the sprayer with poorly adjusted
or worn brakes, you could lose control of the
sprayer, resulting in serious injury or death to you
or bystanders.
Always check the brakes before operating the
sprayer and keep them properly adjusted and
repaired.
Parking Brake
The parking brake is a pedal to the left of the brake
8). Engage the parking brake whenever you plan on leaving
the seat to prevent the sprayer from accidently moving.
To engage the parking brake, press the brake pedal and,
while holding the brake, press the parking brake pedal. To
disengage, press and release the brake pedal. If the sprayer is
parked on a steep grade, apply the parking brake and place
blocks on the downhill side of the wheels.
Starter Switch
The starter switch (Figure
engine, has 3 positions: Off, On/Preheat and Start.
Ground-Speed Lock Switch
The ground speed lock switch locks the position of the
traction pedal at the time the switch is set
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Figure 8
4. Traction pedal
5. Starter switch and key
(Figure
8), used to start and stop the
(Figure 9). This
8).
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