Driving Forward Or Backward; Stopping The Machine; Side Discharging The Grass - Toro 71254 Operator's Manual

Note: This disengages the drive system and allows the
wheels to turn freely (Figure 13).
1. Operate position
To Operate the Machine
Push the drive control into the Operate position to engage
the drive system (Figure 13).
Note: The machine will not start unless the drive control is
in the Operate position.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in RPM (revolutions per minute). Shift the throttle control
lever into the Fast position for best performance.
To go forward or backward:
Place your foot on the traction-control pedal and slowly press
on the top of the pedal to move forward or on the bottom of
the pedal to move backward (Figure 14).
Note: The farther you move the traction-control pedal in
either direction, the faster the machine will move in that
direction.
1. Forward
Figure 13
2. Push position
Figure 14
2. Backward
Note: To slow down, release the pressure on the
traction-control pedal.
Note: This machine features an automatic brake system that
engages whenever you take your foot off the traction-control
pedal.
Note: To reverse the machine with the blade control (PTO)
engaged, deactivate the operating-in-reverse interlock using
the KeyChoice switch located in front of and below the seat.

Stopping the Machine

1. Release the traction-control pedal.
2. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine.
4. Remove the ignition key from the switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition and KeyChoice keys
when leaving the machine unattended, even if just
for a few minutes.

Side Discharging the Grass

DANGER
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. Contact with rotating mower blades
and thrown debris will cause injury or death.
• 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 disengage the blade control
(PTO) and rotate the ignition key to Off. Also
remove the key and disconnect the wire from
the spark plug.
The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
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