Driving The Machine; Shutting Off The Engine; Digging A Trench - Toro TRX-16 Operator's Manual

5. Move the throttle lever to the desired setting
(Figure 16).
Important:
Running the engine at high
speeds when the hydraulic system is cold
(i.e., when the air temperature is at or
below freezing) could damage the hydraulic
system. When starting the engine in cold
conditions, allow it to run in the middle
throttle position for 2 to 5 minutes before
moving the throttle to the F
Note:
If the outdoor temperature is below
freezing, store the machine in a garage to keep
it warmer and aid in starting.

Driving the Machine

Use the traction controls to move the machine. The
farther you move the traction controls in any direction,
the faster the machine moves in that direction.
Release the traction controls to stop the machine.
CAUTION
When reversing, you may back into stationary
objects or over bystanders and cause serious
personal injury or death.
Look behind you for obstructions or
bystanders and keep your hands on the
reference bar.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle lever in the F
AST
You can, however, use the throttle position to operate
at slower speeds.

Shutting off the Engine

1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the
hydraulic lift.
2. Move the throttle lever to the S
(Figure 16).
3. If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let
it idle for a minute before turning the key switch
to the O position.
FF
Note:
This helps to cool the engine before you
shut it off. In an emergency, you can shut off
the engine immediately.
4. Turn the key switch to the O
remove the key.
position.
AST
position for best performance.
position
LOW
position and
FF
CAUTION
A child or untrained bystander could
attempt to operate the machine and be
injured.
Remove the key from the switch when
leaving the machine, even if just for a few
seconds.

Digging a Trench

DANGER
This machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet.
• Always wear substantial, slip-resistant
footwear.
• Stay in the operating position while the
machine is running, and keep away from
moving parts.
• Keep all bystanders a safe distance away
from the machine.
• Stop the machine immediately if any
people or animals enter the work area.
WARNING
Digging a trench throws soil and other
debris into the air, which could injure you or
bystanders.
• Always wear eye protection when using
the trencher.
• Keep all bystanders a safe distance away
from the trencher.
WARNING
The trencher is very loud when digging a
trencher and can damage your ears.
Always wear hearing protection when using
the trencher.
1. Start the engine, raise the boom, move the
throttle lever to the F
machine over the area to be trenched.
2. Pull the trencher control lever to the reference
bar to engage the trencher.
3. Slowly lower the boom and chain into the
ground.
Note:
To achieve the maximum depth, you may
need to lower the boom as far into the ground
as it can go with the chain running. Then, stop
18
position, and move the
AST