Checking The Fluid Levels; Product Overview; Controls - Toro 31230 Operator's Manual

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Checking the Tire Pressure
No Parts Required
Procedure
The tires are over inflated for shipping. Therefore, release
some of the air to reduce the pressure. The correct air
pressure for non-cab models is 103 kPa (15 psi) in the front
tires and 172 kPa (25 psi) in the rear tires. If a cab is installed
on the machine, the front and rear tires should be inflated to
172 kPa (25 psi).
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Checking the Fluid Levels

No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Check the hydraulic fluid level before starting the
engine, refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level in
the Maintenance Section.
2. Check the engine oil level before starting the engine,
refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level in the
Maintenance Section.
3. Check the cooling system before starting the
engine; refer to Checking the Cooling System in the
Maintenance Section.

Product Overview

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls before you start the
engine and operate the machine.
Traction Pedal
The traction pedal (Figure
operation. Press the top of the pedal to move forward and the
bottom to move rearward. Ground speed depends on how
far you press the pedal. For no load, maximum ground speed,
fully press the pedal while the throttle is in the Fast position.
To stop, reduce foot pressure on the traction pedal and allow
it to return to the center position.
1. Parking brake
2. Brake pedal
3. Tilt steering pedal
Mow Speed Limiter
The mow speed limiter lever
to limit the traction speed while operating.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is used in conjunction with the brake pedal
latch to engage and disengage the parking brake
stop the machine, release the traction pedal and allow it to
return to the center position. The brake can assist in stopping
in an emergency situation.
Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake, push down on the brake pedal
and press the top forward to latch
parking brake, press the brake pedal until the parking brake
latch retracts.
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4) controls the forward and reverse
Figure 4
4. Traction pedal
5. Mow speed limiter
(Figure 4) can be flipped forward
(Figure
(Figure 4). To release the
4) To