Operation; Controls - Toro 30631 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Controls

Traction Pedal
The traction pedal (Fig. 9) makes the machine move
forward and backward. Using the heel and toe of your
right foot, press the top of the pedal to move forward
and the bottom of the pedal to move backward.
Ground speed is proportionate to how far you press
the pedal. For maximum ground speed with no load,
the traction pedal must be fully depressed while the
throttle is in the FAST position. Maximum speed
forward is approximately 9.5 mph (15 km/h). For
maximum power under a heavy load or when
ascending a hill, have the throttle in the FAST position
while depressing the traction pedal slightly to keep
engine rpm high. If engine rpm begins to decrease,
release the traction pedal slightly to allow engine rpm
to increase.
CAUTION
When your foot is removed from the traction pedal,
the machine should stop; It must not creep in either
direction. If it does, don't operate it until the neutral
assembly has been repaired and adjusted; refer to
Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral, page 30.
Turn Pedals
The left- and right-turn pedals (Fig. 9) are connected
to the left and right front wheel brakes, since both
brakes work independently of each other. You can use
the brakes to turn sharply or to increase traction if one
wheel slips while operating on a hillside. However,
wet grass or soft turf could be damaged when you use
brakes to turn.
Tilt Steering Control
The tilt steering control is a lever on the right side of
the steering column (Fig. 9). Pull the lever rearward to
adjust steering wheel to desired fore or aft operating
position and push the lever forward to lock
adjustment.
Brake Pedal
Whenever you shut off the engine, you must engage
the parking brake (Fig. 9) to prevent accidental
machine movement.
The hydrostatic transmission will not, at any time, act
as a parking brake for the machine. To engage the
parking brake, push down fully on the brake pedal and
pull the parking brake knob out; then release the
pedal. To release the parking brake, depress the brake
pedal until the parking brake knob retracts. To stop
quickly, remove your foot from the traction pedal and
press the brake pedal. For straight stops, the brake
cables must be evenly adjusted.
1. Traction pedal
2. Turn pedals
3. Brake pedal
4. Parking brake knob
5. Tilt steering control
Lift Lever
The hydraulic lift lever (Fig. 10) has three positions:
FLOAT, TRANSPORT, and RAISE. To lower the
implement to the ground, move the lift lever forward
into the notch, which is the FLOAT position. The
FLOAT position is used for operation and also when
the machine is not in operation. To raise the
implement, pull the lift lever backward to the RAISE
position. After the implement is raised, allow the lift
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