Driving The Machine Forward And Backward; Bringing The Machine To Neutral; Position; Stopping The Machine - Toro 30433 Operator's Manual

6. With the engine running, set the parking
brake and hold down the OPC levers. Move
the speed control lever forward. The engine
should kill.
7. If all the above conditions are not met have
an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety
system immediately.
Driving the Machine
Forward and 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.
The forward speed of the machine can be increased
or decreased by moving the speed control lever
while the machine is in motion.
Driving Forward
1. Release the parking brake.
2. To go forward, move the speed control lever
to desired speed.
3. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the
Neutral Lock.
4. Slowly release the drive levers to move forward
(Figure 22).
To go straight, release drive levers equally
(Figure 22).
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and
direction you want to turn (Figure 22).
Figure 22
1. Drive lever
Driving Backward
Slowly squeeze the drive levers back together to
move rearward (Figure 22).
Bringing the Machine to
Neutral Position
Always set the neutral lock and parking brake
when you stop the machine.
1. Squeeze the drive levers to neutral position.
2. Set the neutral locks. Refer to Operating
Neutral Locks.
3. Move speed control lever to neutral position.

Stopping the Machine

1. To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers
to neutral position and engage neutral locks.
2. Move speed control lever into neutral.
3. Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to
off.
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position. Set the parking brake.
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2. Speed control lever