Operator Platform - Toro 68037G Operator's Manual

Operating the Machine (continued)
4. Release the speed control handle to stop the
machine.
5. Put the drive controls in the
and turn the key switch to the

Operator Platform

You can use the machine with the platform in the up or down position.
The operator platform is heavy and may cause injury when you raise or lower it.
Carefully lower or raise the operator platform, as suddenly dropping it could injure
you.
• Do not put your hands or fingers in the platform-pivot area when lowering or
raising the operator platform.
• Make sure that the platform is supported when you pull the latch pin out.
• Make sure that the latch secures the platform when folding it up. Push it tight
against the cushion for the latch pin to lock into place.
• Keep bystanders away from the machine when raising or lowering the platform.
Operate the machine with the platform up for the following conditions:
• Using the machine near drop-offs
• Using the machine in small areas where the machine is too large
• Areas with low-hanging branches or obstacles
• When loading or unloading the machine from a trailer for transport
• Driving up slopes
Operate the machine with the platform down for the following conditions:
• Using the machine in most areas
• Driving across slopes
• Driving down slopes
3465-683A
position
NEUTRAL
position.
OFF
WARNING
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