Braking System - Toro T4240 Operator's Manual

1. Left, front cutting-unit
transport latch
2. Reverse-travel pedal
3. Forward-travel pedal
4. Right, front cutting-unit
transport latch
5. Right wing-unit transport
latch

Braking System

Parking Brake
Move the parking brake switch to the rearward position
by pressing the smaller locking button and moving the
switch forward to engage the parking brake
Note:
Do not operate the machine with the parking
brake engaged and do not engage the parking brake
while the machine is moving.
This light illuminates when the parking brake is
engaged and the ignition key is turned to position I.
WARNING
The parking brake operates on the front
wheels only. Do not park the machine on a
slope.
Service Brake
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
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6. Forward travel speed
backstop lever
7. Left wing-unit transport
latch
8. Center cutting-unit
transport latch
9. Differential lock pedal
(Figure
braking effect, push the transmission pedal into the
neutral position. Service braking is effective on the
front wheels only.
WARNING
The service braking system is not able to hold
the mower at a standstill. Always ensure the
parking brake is engaged to park the mower
at a standstill.
Emergency Brake
In the event of service brake failure, turn the ignition
off to bring the mower to a stand still.
WARNING
Take care when using the emergency braking.
Remain seated and hold on to the steering
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wheel to prevent ejection from the mower
caused by the front wheel brakes being
applied suddenly when traveling.
Throttle Control
Operate the throttle control in a forward direction
to increase the engine speed. Operate the throttle
control in a rearward direction to reduce engine speed
(Figure 3).
Note:
The engine speed dictates the speed of the
other functions, i.e. travel, cutting cylinder rotation
speed and cutting unit lift speed.
Travel Pedals
Forward travel: Press the forward travel pedal to
increase forward travel speed. Release the pedal to
3).
reduce speed
Reverse travel: Press the reverse travel pedal to
increase reverse travel speed. Release the pedal to
reduce speed
Stop (Neutral): Release the forward or reverse travel
pedal.
Work/Transport Mode
Select W mode when operating the machine in
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poor traction conditions when you need maximum
tractive performance
mode will enable the use of the differential lock.
Select T
RANSPORT
in good traction condition (i.e., when traveling on
public highway or mowing large, level, open areas).
Selecting T
RANSPORT
reduce transmission system wear and tear.
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(Figure 4).
(Figure 4).
(Figure 3). Selecting W
mode when operating the machine
mode in these conditions will
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