Toro Workman 07369 Operator's Manual page 14

Accelerator Pedal
Use the accelerator pedal
speed of the machine when the transmission is in
gear. Pressing down the accelerator pedal increases
the engine speed and ground speed. Releasing the
pedal decreases the engine speed and ground speed.
1. Clutch pedal
2. Brake pedal
Clutch Pedal
You must fully press the clutch pedal
to disengage the clutch when starting the engine
or shifting transmission gears. Release the pedal
smoothly when the transmission is in gear to prevent
unnecessary wear on the transmission and other
related parts.
Important:
Do not ride the clutch pedal during
operation. The clutch pedal must be fully out or
the clutch slips, causing heat and wear. Never
hold the machine stopped on a hill using the
clutch pedal. Damage to the clutch may occur.
Brake Pedal
Use the brake pedal to stop or slow the machine
(Figure 6).
CAUTION
Operating a machine with worn or incorrectly
adjusted brakes can may result in personal
injury.
If the brake pedal travels to within 25 mm (1
inch) of the machine floor board, adjust or
repair the brakes.
(Figure 6) to vary the ground
Figure 6
3. Accelerator pedal
(Figure
Gear-Shift Lever
Fully press the clutch pedal and move the shift lever
(Figure 7) into the desired gear selection. A diagram
of the shift pattern is shown below.
Important:
R or F
EVERSE
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motionless; otherwise, you could damage the
transaxle.
CAUTION
Down-shifting from too high a speed can
cause the rear wheels to skid, resulting in loss
of machine control as well as clutch and/or
transmission damage.
6)
Shift smoothly to avoid grinding the gears.
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Figure 7
Do not shift the transaxle to the
gear unless the machine is
ORWARD
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