Stopping The Engine; Driving - Toro TimeCutter ZS 4200S Operator's Manual

4. Move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
5. Try starting the engine; the engine should not crank.
6. Repeat with the other motion-control lever.
7. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control
switch to Off, and lock the motion-control levers in
the park position.
8. Start the engine.
9. While the engine is running, engage the blade-control
switch, and rise slightly from the seat.
Note: The engine should stop.
10. While sitting on the seat, move the blade-control
switch to Off, and lock the motion-control levers in
the park position.
11. Start the engine.
12. While the engine is running, move the motion-control
levers to the center, unlocked position, engage the
blade-control switch, and rise slightly from the seat.
Note: The engine should stop.

Stopping the Engine

1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade-control
switch to Off (Figure 16).
2. Move the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 13).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 14) and remove
the key.

Driving

Driving the machine benefits from an understanding of
what zero-turn-radius mower means. The drive wheels turn
independently, powered by hydraulic motors on each axle;
hence one side can turn in reverse while the other turns
forward causing the machine to spin rather than turn. This
vastly improves the machine maneuverability but may require
some adjustment if the operator is unfamiliar.
WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. The operator
may lose control of the machine and cause personal
injury or damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Placing the throttle control
in the Fast position can be best for performance. For most
applications, operating in the full-throttle position is desirable.
1. Park (brake) position
2. Center, unlock position
Using the Smart Speed™ Control
System
The Smart Speed™ Control-System lever, located below the
operating position (Figure 18), gives the operator a choice to
drive the machine at 2 ground speed ranges—high and low.
1. Smart-speed lever
To change speeds:
1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and outward
to the park position; disengage the blade control switch.
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Figure 17
3. Forward
4. Backward
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Figure 18