Operation; Controls - Toro 30868 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.

Controls

Traction Pedal
The traction pedal (Fig. 8) controls forward and reverse
operation. Depress the top of the pedal to move forward
and the bottom to move backward. Ground speed depends
on how far the pedal is depressed. For no load, maximum
ground speed, fully depress the pedal while the throttle is in
Fast.
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7
3
Figure 8
1. Traction pedal
2. Forward speed control
3. Key switch
4. Engine oil pressure
warning light
To stop, reduce your foot pressure on the traction pedal and
allow it to return to the center position.
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5
2
1
5. Charge indicator
6. Engine coolant
temperature warning light
7. Glow plug indicator light
Forward Speed Control
Preset the forward speed control (Fig. 8) to limit the
amount the traction pedal can be depressed in the forward
direction to maintain a constant mowing speed.
Key Switch
The key switch (Fig. 8) has three positions: Off,
On/Preheat, and Start.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
The light (Fig. 8) illuminates when the engine oil pressure
is dangerously low.
Charge Indicator
The charge indicator (Fig. 8) illuminates when the system
charging circuit malfunctions.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
The light (Fig. 8) illuminates and the engine shuts down
when coolant reaches an excessively high temperature.
Glow Plug Indicator Light
When lit, the glow plug indicator light (Fig. 8) indicates
that the glow plugs are on.
Speed Limiter Screws
Adjust the screw(s) (Fig. 9) to limit the amount the traction
pedal can be depressed in the forward or reverse direction
to limit speed.
Important The speed limiter screw must stop the
traction pedal before the pump reaches full stroke or
damage to the pump may occur.
2
1. Forward speed limiter
screw
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1
Figure 9
2. Reverse speed limiter
screw