Stopping The Machine; Mowing In Reverse - Toro TimeCutter SW 4200 Operator's Manual

Driving Forward or Backward
1. Move the throttle to the
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Place your foot onto the traction-control pedal
and slowly press the top of the pedal to go
forward, or press on the bottom of the pedal to
move backward (Figure
Note:
The farther you move the pedal in either
direction, the faster the machine moves in that
direction.
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1. Forward
2. Traction-control pedal
4. To slow down, release the pressure on the
traction-control pedal.

Stopping the Machine

To shut off the machine, release the traction-control
pedal, disengage the blade-control switch, ensure that
the throttle is in the
FAST
brake, and turn the ignition key to off.
Note:
Remember to remove the key from the ignition
switch.
WARNING
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove both the ignition and Key
Choice keys and engage the parking brake
when leaving the machine unattended, even if
just for a few minutes.
position.
FAST
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3. Backward
position, engage the parking

Mowing in Reverse

The machine has an interlock feature that prevents
the mower deck from mowing while the machine is
traveling in reverse. If you shift into reverse with the
PTO engaged, the PTO stops. If you need to mow
while in reverse gear, you can temporarily deactivate
this interlock.
Note:
Do not mow while backing up unless it is
necessary.
DANGER
A child or bystander could be backed over
by a riding mower with blades engaged and
cause serious personal injury or death.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
• Always look backward and down before
backing up.
• Use the Key Choice switch only if you are
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certain no children or other bystanders will
appear in the mowing area.
• Always remove both the ignition and
Key Choice keys and put them in a safe
place out of the reach of children or
unauthorized users when leaving the
machine unattended.
If you are certain that you can safely mow or operate
an attachment in reverse, complete the following
procedure:
1. Insert the Key Choice key into the Key Choice
switch (Figure
2. Engage the PTO.
3. Turn the Key Choice key clockwise until it stops
and release it.
Note:
A red light illuminating on the console
indicates that the interlock has been deactivated.
4. Perform the mowing.
5. When finished mowing, remove the Key Choice
key (Figure
Note:
Once you deactivate the interlock, it
stays in this mode—with your mower blade or
PTO powered attachment operating whenever
you back up—and the console light stays on
until you either disengage the PTO or shut off
the engine.
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