Pushing The Machine By Hand; Using A Rollover Protection System; Using The Side Discharge - Toro Z286E Operator's Manual

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Figure 13
1. Seat suspension knob

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.
Pushing the Machine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked
position and apply parking brake.
2. Rotate the by-pass valves counterclockwise 1 turn to
push. This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pump
enabling the wheels to turn (Fig. 14).
Important Do not rotate by-pass valves more than 1
turn. This prevents valves from coming out of the body
and causing fluid to run out.
3. Disengage parking brake before pushing.
Changing to Machine Operation
1. Rotate the by-pass valves clockwise 1 turn to operate
machine (Fig. 14).
Note: The machine will not drive unless by-pass valves
are turned in. Do not over tighten.
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2. Seat position adjustment
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Figure 14
1. By-pass valve
Using a Rollover Protection
System
Rollover protection systems (ROPS) are available for
many riding machines. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer for information on obtaining ROPS for your
machine.

Using the Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Danger
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade contact
and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to off and rotate the ignition key to off.
Also remove the key and pull the wire off the
spark plug(s).
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