Driving The Machine; Shutting Off The Engine; Using Attachments - Toro TX 427 Operator's Manual

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 to aid in starting.

Driving the Machine

Use the traction control to move the machine. The
farther you move the traction control in any direction,
the faster the machine moves in that direction.
Release the traction control to stop the machine.
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 equipped), and lower the
loader arms.
2. Ensure that the auxiliary hydraulics lever is in
the N position.
EUTRAL
3. Move the throttle lever 3/4 of the way to the
F position.
AST
Note:
If you set the throttle lower than halfway
to the F position, the engine may continue to
AST
run for 1 second after turning the key to the O
position, preventing a loud after-fire bang.
4. 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.
5. Turn the key switch to the O
remove the key.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the key and engage the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended.
position.
AST
position for best performance.
position and
FF

Using Attachments

Installing an Attachment
Important:
Use only Toro-approved attachments.
Attachments can change the stability and the
operating characteristics of the machine. The
warranty of the machine may be voided if you use
the machine with unapproved attachments.
Important:
Before installing the attachment,
ensure that the mount plates are free of any dirt or
debris and that the pins rotate freely. If the pins
do not rotate freely, grease them.
1. Position the attachment on a level surface with
enough space behind it to accommodate the
machine.
2. Start the engine.
3. Tilt the attachment mount plate forward.
4. Position the mount plate into the upper lip of the
attachment receiver plate
1. Mount plate
FF
5. Raise the loader arms while tilting back the
mount plate at the same time.
Important:
clear the ground and tilt the mount plate all
the way back.
6. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
7. Engage the quick-attach pins, ensuring that they
are fully seated in the mount plate
Important:
engaged position, the mount plate is not
fully aligned with the holes in the attachment
receiver plate. Check the receiver plate and
clean it if necessary.
16
(Figure 15).
Figure 15
2. Receiver plate
Raise the attachment enough to
(Figure
If the pins do not rotate to the
g003710
16).