Operating Tips; After Operation; After Operation Safety; Pushing Or Towing The Machine - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

Operating Tips

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Practice driving before operating the machine, because
it has a hydrostatic transmission and its characteristics
are different than some turf-maintenance machines.
When operating the machine and the deck, consider the
transmission, engine speed, load on the cutting blades,
and the importance of the brakes.
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To maintain enough power for the machine and deck
while mowing, regulate the traction pedal to keep the
engine speed (rpm) high and constant. A good rule to
follow is to decrease the ground speed as the load on
the cutting blades increases; and to increase ground
speed as the load on the blades decreases. This allows
the engine, working with the transmission, to sense the
proper ground speed while maintaining a high blade-tip
speed necessary for good quality-of-cut. Therefore, allow
the traction pedal to move upward as the engine speed
decreases, and press pedal slowly as the speed increases.
When driving from a work area to another (with no load
and the deck raised) have throttle in the F
and press the traction pedal slowly but fully to attain the
maximum ground speed.
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Lock the brake pedals together before transporting the
machine.
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Another characteristic to consider is the operation of the
brakes. You can use the brakes to assist in turning the
machine; however, use them carefully, especially on soft
or wet grass, because the turf may be torn accidentally.
You can also use the brakes to control the direction of the
deck when trimming along fences or similar objects. The
other benefit of using the brakes is to maintain traction.
For example; in some slope conditions, the uphill wheel
slips and loses traction. If this happens, press the uphill
brake pedal gradually and intermittently until the uphill
wheel stops slipping; thus, increasing traction on the
downhill wheel. If independent braking is not desired,
set the lever on left-brake pedal with right pedal. This
provides simultaneous braking at both wheels.
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Before shutting off the engine, move all controls to the
N position and move the throttle to the S
EUTRAL
position. Rotate the key switch to the O
stop the engine.
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The engine will not run when the engine coolant is in over
temperature condition, let the engine and cooling system
cool, and check the cooling system; refer to
Cooling System and Coolant Level (page

After Operation

After Operation Safety

General Safety
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Clean grass and debris from the mower deck, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil
or fuel spills.
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Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting the
machine, if applicable.
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Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever you are
transporting or not using the machine.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in
any enclosure.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water
position
AST
heater or on other appliances.
Pushing or Towing the
Machine
In an emergency, the machine can be pushed or towed for a
very short distance. However, Toro does not recommend this
as standard procedure.
Important: Pushing or towing the machine faster than
3 to 5 km/h (2 to 3 mph) may damage the transmission.
If you must move the machine a considerable distance,
transport it on a truck or trailer. Whenever you push or
tow the machine, the bypass valve must be open.
Opening the Bypass Valve of the
Hydraulic Pump To Push or Tow the
Machine
1. Remove the seat and seat plate; refer to
LOW
position to
FF
2. Locate the control knob for the bypass valve at the left
Checking the
53).
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Seat and Seat Plate (page
side of the hydraulic pump
Removing the
37).
(Figure 35).