Toro Groundsmaster 3400 Operator's Manual page 13

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
Note: The engine speed dictates the speed of the other
functions (i.e., travel, cutting-blade rotation speed and cutting
unit lift speed).
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1. Throttle control
Travel
Forward travel: Press the forward travel pedal to increase
forward-travel speed. Release the pedal to reduce speed
(Figure 8).
Reverse travel: Press the reverse travel pedal to increase
reverse-travel speed. Release the pedal to reduce speed
(Figure 8).
Stop (Neutral): Release the forward or reverse travel pedal.
(Figure 7).
Figure 7
1. Reverse travel pedal
Cutting-Unit Drive Switch
Always put the cutting unit drive switch in the O
when travelling between work areas.
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Adjustable-Steering Column
WARNING
Never operate the mower without first checking that
the steering column adjuster mechanism is in good
working order and that, once adjusted and locked,
the steering wheel remains securely in position.
The operator may lose control causing injury or
property damage.
Adjustment of the steering wheel and steering column should
only be carried out when the mower is at a standstill with
the parking brake engaged.
1. To tilt the steering wheel, press the foot pedal down.
2. Position the steering tower to the most comfortable
position and release the pedal
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Figure 8
2. Forward travel pedal
FF
(Figure 9).
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Figure 9
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position