Braking System; Throttle Control; Travel - Toro 02750 Operator's Manual

1.29 OPERATING THE MOWER 1.29

Braking System

Parking brake engaged
Parking brake: Move the parking brake lever to its rear position to engage the
parking brake. Do not operate the mower with the parking brake engaged.
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WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS -
The parking brake operates on the front wheels only. Do not park the mower on a slope.
Service brakes: Service braking is achieved by the hydraulic transmission system. When the forward or
reverse travel pedals are released or the engine speed reduced, service braking becomes effective and travel
speed is automatically reduced. To increase the braking effect, push the transmission pedal into the neutral
position.
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS -
The service braking system will not hold the mower at a standstill. ALWAYS ensure the parking brake
is engaged to park the mower at a standstill.
Emergency braking: In the event of service brake failure, turn the ignition off to bring the mower to a
standstill.
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS -
Take care when using the emergency braking. Remain seated and hold on to the steering wheel to pre-
vent ejection from the mower caused by the front wheel brakes being applied suddenly when travelling.

Throttle Control

Engine speed
Operate the throttle control in a forward direction to
increase the engine speed.
Fast Slow
Operate the throttle control in a rearward direction
to reduce engine speed.
Note that the engine speed dictates the speed of the
other functions, i.e. travel, cutting cylinder, position
controls.

Travel

Forward travel: Depress the forward travel pedal
to increase forward travel speed.
Release the pedal to reduce speed.
Reverse travel: Depress the reverse travel pedal to
increase reverse travel speed.
Release the pedal to reduce speed.
Stop (Neutral): Release the forward or reverse
travel pedal.