Pushing Or Towing The Machine; Jacking Points; Tie Downs; Operating Characteristics - Toro 30868 Operator's Manual

Pushing or Towing the Machine

In an emergency, the machine can be moved forward by
actuating the bypass valve in the variable displacement
hydraulic pump and pushing or towing the machine. Do not
push or tow the machine for more than 1/4 mile
(0.4 km).
Important Do not push or tow the machine faster than
2–3 MPH (3–4.8 km/h) because internal transmission
damage may occur. The bypass valve must be open
whenever the machine is pushed or towed.
Important
If the machine must to be pushed or towed
in reverse, the check valve in the four-wheel drive manifold
must also be bypassed. To bypass the check valve, connect
a hose assembly (Hose Part No. 95-8843, Coupler Fitting
No. 95-0985 [Qty. 2], and Hydraulic Fitting No. 340-77
[Qty. 2]) to the reverse traction pressure test port and the
reverse four-wheel drive pressure port.
1. Open hood and remove the center shroud
2. Rotate the valve 90 (1/4 turn) in either direction to
open and allow oil to bypass internally. Because fluid is
bypassed, the machine can be slowly moved without
damaging the transmission. Note the position of the
valve when opening or closing.
Figure 15
1. Bypass valve
3. Close the bypass valve before starting the engine.
However, do not exceed 5–8 ft.-lb. (7–11 N m) torque
to close the valve.

Jacking Points

On the front of the machine on the frame on the inside
of each drive tire
On the rear of the machine at the center of the axle

Tie Downs

On each side of the frame under the front steps
The rear bumper

Operating Characteristics

Practice driving the machine because it has a hydrostatic
transmission and its characteristics are different than many
turf maintenance machines. Some points to consider when
operating the traction unit, cutting units, or other
implements are the transmission, engine speed, load on the
cutting blades or other implement components, and the
importance of the brakes.
To maintain enough power for the traction unit and
implement while operating, regulate the traction pedal to
keep the engine RPM high and somewhat constant. A good
rule to follow is to decrease the ground speed as the load on
the implement increases, and increase the ground speed as
the load decreases.
Therefore, allow the traction pedal to move backward as
the engine RPM decreases, and depress the pedal slowly as
the RPM increases. By comparison, when driving from one
work area to another, with no load and cutting unit raised,
have the throttle in the Fast position and depress the
traction pedal slowly but fully to attain maximum ground
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speed.
Another characteristic to consider is the operation of the
pedals that are connected to the brakes. The brakes can be
used to assist in turning the machine. However, use them
carefully, especially on soft or wet grass because the turf
may be torn accidentally. Another benefit of the brakes is to
maintain traction. For example, in some slope conditions,
the uphill wheel slips and loses traction. If this situation
occurs, depress the uphill turn pedal gradually and
intermittently until the uphill wheel stops slipping, thus,
increasing traction on the downhill wheel.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes.
Make sure that the seat latch is properly secured and the
seat belt is buckled. Drive slowly and avoid sharp turns on
slopes to prevent roll overs. For steering control, the cutting
cutting unit must be lowered when going downhill.
This product is designed to drive objects into the
ground where they lose energy quickly in grass
areas. However, careless operation, combined with
terrain angle, ricochets, or improperly positioned
safety guard can lead to thrown object injuries.
When a person or pet appears suddenly in or
near the mowing area, stop mowing.
Do not resume mowing until the area is cleared.
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