Stopping The Machine; Transporting Machines; Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass - Toro 30430 Operator's Manual

2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 19.
3. Slowly release the drive levers to move forward
(Fig. 16).
To go straight, release drive levers equally (Fig. 16).
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and direction
you want to turn (Fig. 16).
Figure 16
1. Drive lever
Driving Backward
Note: To drive backward, the machine may need to be
assisted by pulling the machine backwards.
1. To go backward, move the shift lever to the reverse
gear.
2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 19.
3. Slowly release the drive levers together to move
rearward (Fig. 16).

Stopping the Machine

1. To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers back
towards the grip to engage brakes.
2. Move neutral/brake locks into the park position. Refer
to Setting the Parking Brake on page 19.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
4. Turn the ignition key to Off.
Note: Remember to remove the key from the ignition
switch if you leave the machine.
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2. Gear shift lever
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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.

Transporting Machines

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting
and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all
the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
Set the brake and block wheels.
Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains.

Side Discharge or Mulch Grass

This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
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
blade(s) 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 release the bail and the power
take off (PTO) is off. Rotate the ignition key to
Off. Also remove the key and pull the wire off
the spark plug(s).