Driving Forward Or Backward; Stopping The Machine - Toro 70171 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT: When the discharge cover is in
place, it must be secured to the grass deflector
with the metal tab and wingnut.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Without the grass deflector, discharge
cover, or complete grass catcher assembly
mounted in place, you and others are
exposed to blade contact and thrown
debris.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with rotating mower blades(s) and
thrown debris will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
NEVER remove the grass deflector from
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If
the grass deflector is ever damaged, replace
it immediately.
Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to "OFF" and rotate the ignition key
to "OFF". Also remove the key and pull
the wire off the spark plug(s).

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 while mowing.
To go forward push the clutch in and place the gear
shifter in a forward gear, release the parking brake:
refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 18 and
slowly release the clutch. To go in reverse push the
clutch in to stop and after stopping completely, place
the gear shifter in reverse. Slowly release the clutch.
Note: For reverse motion, with the PTO
engaged, the operating–in–reverse
interlock must be deactivated by the
key choice switch located in front of
and below the seat.

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, push the clutch in and shift to
neutral ("N"). 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 17. Remember to remove the keys from the
ignition and "Key Choice" switches.
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 and "Key
Choice" keys and set the parking brake
when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
IMPORTANT: Do not "Ride the Brakes".
Shift to a lower speed for slower ground
speed. Choose a slow speed so that you will
not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
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