Toro GROUNDSMASTER 455-D Operator's Manual page 19

or when going uphill, keep the engine rpm high by
having the throttle in FAST and the traction pedal
partially engaged. If engine rpm begins to decrease due
to load, gradually reduce the traction pedal pressure
until engine speed is increased.
To stop, reduce foot pressure on the traction pedal and
allow it to return to the center position. On extreme
downhill slopes, apply pressure to REVERSE side of
the pedal, or operate with heel on REVERSE and toe on
FORWARD portion of the pedal.
1. Traction pedal
2. Axle shift lever
3. Lockout knob
(Fig. 18)—The cam lever at the side of
Speed Selector
the traction pedal can be rotated to maintain the desired
speed. Rotating the lever forward decreases speed and
backward increases speed.
Axle Shift Lever (Fig. 18)—Located on the right side of
console, the lever selects the front drive mode. Pull out
the lock-out knob, move the lever rearward for mowing
operation and forward for transport operation, then
release the knob to lock the selection. The lever must be
in LO position to mow. Middle position (N) is for
towing.
IMPORTANT: On model 30455, the lever must be in
LO to operate in 4-wheel drive.
CAUTION: The machine must be on a flat surface
and the brakes engaged when shifting the axle from
HI to LO
(Fig. 19)—Two foot pedals at the lower
Brake Pedals
left operate individual wheel brakes for turning
assistance, parking and for better side hill traction. The
locking pin is for parking.
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Figure 18
1. Brake pedals
2. Parking brake latch
3. Steering wheel tilt lever
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Parking Brake Latch
of console actuates the parking brake lock. To engage
the parking brake, connect the pedals with the locking
pin, push down on both pedals and pull the parking
brake latch out. To release the parking brake, depress
both pedals until the parking brake latch retracts.
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever
left side of console lets the steering wheel to be adjusted
for operator comfort.
Transport Latches
cutting unit and wings in upright position for transport.
1. Transport latch (4)
—In the center of steering wheel. Operates only
Horn
when the key switch is in ON.
Hour Meter (Under Hood)—Shows total hours that the
machine has been operated.
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Figure 19
(Fig. 19)—A knob on the left side
(Fig. 19)—The lever on the
(Fig. 20)—Four latches secure the
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Figure 20
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