Driving Forward Or Backward; Bringing Machine To Neutral Position; Stopping The Machine - Toro ProLine 30526 Operator's Manual

3. Push the blade control knob down to off.
4. With engine running, hold down the OPC levers. Pull
the blade control knob (PTO) up. The clutch should
engage and the mower blades begin rotating.
5. Release the OPC levers. The engine should kill.
6. With the engine running, move the speed control lever
forward. Release the OPC levers. The engine should
kill.
7. If all the above conditions are not met have an
Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.

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.
Forward
1. To go forward, move the speed control lever to desired
speed.
2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the Neutral
Lock on page 20.
3. Slowly release the drive levers to move forward
(Fig. 23).
To go straight, release drive levers equally (Fig. 23).
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and direction
you want to turn (Fig. 23).
2
Figure 23
1. Drive lever
Backward
1. To go backward, move the speed control lever to
desired speed.
1
2. Speed control lever
22
2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the Neutral
Locks on page 20.
3. Slowly squeeze the drive levers back together to move
rearward (Fig. 23).
Bringing Machine to Neutral
Position
Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine.
Chock or block wheels if it is left unattended.
1. Squeeze the drive levers back.
2. Set the neutral locks. Refer to Operating Neutral Locks
on page 20.
3. Move speed control lever to neutral position.

Stopping the Machine

1. To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers and
engage neutral locks.
2. Move neutral locks into the neutral position. Refer to
Operating Neutral Locks on page 20.
3. Move speed control lever into neutral.
4. Turn the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine.
Note: Remember to remove the key from the ignition
switch if you leave the machine.
5. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position and then chock or block tires.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.