Weight Transfer/Traction Assistance - Toro 650D Operator's Manual

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WEIGHT TRANSFER / TRACTION ASSISTANCE
A variable hydraulic weight transfer system is provided for improving tyre grip with the grass surface -
'Traction Assistance'.
Hydraulic pressure in the cutterhead lift system provides a lifting force which reduces cutterhead weight
on the ground and transfers the weight as a downward force onto the mower's tyres. This action is
known as 'Weight Transfer'.
To engage weight transfer: The amount of weight transfer can be varied to suit operating conditions by
rotating the weight transfer hand wheel as follows;
Release the lock wheel underneath the hand wheel 1/2 turn anti-clockwise and hold.
Rotate the hand wheel:
Tighten the lock wheel.
1. Weight transfer hand wheel
2. Lock Wheel
3. Control Panel
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS -
- The area is clear of bystanders.
- The cutterhead drive is disengaged.
- The parking brake is engaged.
- The travel control pedals are in neutral.
- You have read and understood the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS section in this
manual.
This machine is fitted with an Engine Start Lockout, refer - OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLS.
OPERATING THE MOWER
- Anti-clockwise to reduce weight transfer.
- Clockwise to increase weight transfer.
Before starting the engine check that ;
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