Driving Forward Or Backward; Selecting Ground Speeds; Stopping The Machine - Toro 72045 Operator's Manual

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.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
If you release the clutch pedal too quickly
when the ground speed selector is in gear,
you could suddenly put the machine in
motion.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Sudden engagement of the machine's drive
system could cause you to lose control.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always release the clutch pedal slowly
when starting the machine in motion
(forward or reverse).
To go forward or backward, depress the clutch and
brake pedals. Move the ground speed selector to the
desired forward speed or reverse. Release the brake
pedal. As you slowly release the clutch pedal, the
machine will begin to move. Steer the machine with
the steering wheel.
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. 9). 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 9
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 9. Remember to remove the key from the
ignition switch.
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 key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Operation
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3. Push in and pull down for
Reverse
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