Driving Forward Or Backward; Stopping The Tractor - Toro 71255 Operator's Manual

2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Pull the drive control out to the Push position.
Note: This disengages the drive system and allows
the wheels to turn freely (Figure 13).
Figure 13
1. Operate position
To Operate the Tractor
Push the drive control into the Operate position to
engage the drive system (Figure 13).
Note: The tractor will not start unless the drive control
is in the Operate position.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in RPM (revolutions per minute). Shift the
throttle control lever into the Fast position for best
performance.
To go forward or backward:
Place your foot on the traction control pedal and slowly
press on the top of the pedal to move forward or on the
bottom of the pedal to move backward (Figure 14).
Note: The farther you move the traction control pedal
in either direction, the faster the tractor will move in
that direction.
2. Push position
1. Forward
Note: To slow down, release the pressure on the
traction control pedal.
Note: This tractor features an automatic brake system
that engages whenever you take your foot off the
traction control pedal.
Note: To reverse the tractor with the blade control
(PTO) engaged, deactivate the operating-in-reverse
interlock using the KeyChoice switch located in front
of and below the seat.

Stopping the Tractor

1. Release the traction control pedal.
2. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine.
4. Remove the ignition key from the switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition and KeyChoice keys
when leaving the tractor unattended, even if just
for a few minutes.
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Figure 14
2. Backward