Operating The Machine - Toro SprayMaster Max 34240 Operator's Manual

Operating the Machine

Starting the Engine
1. Leave the motion control levers in neutral and
engage the parking brake.
2. Set the throttle to the FAST position.
3. On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward
into the ON position.
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the OFF
position.
4. Turn ignition switch to the START position.
Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important:
Do not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor
Engine may be difficult to start in
temperatures under -1 °C (30°F).
5. If the choke is in the ON position, gradually
return choke to the OFF position as the engine
warms up.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the motion control levers back to the
neutral position and bring the machine to a full
stop.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Place the throttle midway between the SLOW
and FAST positions.
4. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position to stop the engine.
5. Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting the engine.
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning
one lever too much ahead of the other.
Operator may lose control of the machine,
which may cause damage to the machine or
injury.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Important:
To begin movement (forward or
backward), the brake lever must be disengaged
(pushed forward) before the motion control lever
can be moved.
1. Left motion-control lever
2. Right motion-control lever
3. Front reference/speed
control bar
4. Front of the machine
Driving Forward
1. Make sure the motion control lever is in the
neutral position.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. To move forward in a straight line, move both
levers forward with equal pressure.
To turn left or right, pull the motion control lever
back toward neutral in the desired turn direction.
The machine will move faster the farther the
motion control lever is moved from the neutral
position.
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Figure 14
5. Forward
6. Neutral
7. Reverse
8. Rear reference bar
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