Driving The Machine - Toro 38700 Operator's Manual

3. Place the throttle midway between the S
positions located on rear, right side of the engine
(Figure 10).
4. Slowly pull the engine-recoil handle until you feel
resistance and then stop
Note: Allow the recoil handle to return and then
sharply pull it straight out.
Note: Allow the rope to return slowly.
5. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes, then
move the choke toward the O
Stopping the Engine
1. Release the broom-drive lever and the traction-drive
lever.
2. Place the throttle midway between the S
positions (Figure 10).
3. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds,
then turn the engine On/Off switch to the O
position to stop the engine
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Use the fuel-shutoff valve to shut off the flow of fuel
when you will not use the machine for a few days, park
the machine inside a building, or transport the machine
to and from the job site

Driving the Machine

CAUTION
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the
machine may move in the direction opposite of
what you intended, causing injury and/or property
damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary.
Important: If the machine moves when the traction
lever is in the released position, check the traction cable;
refer to Checking the Traction Cable (page 23)
Adjusting the Traction Cable (page 23)
authorized Toro dealer.
Driving Forward
1. Place the speed selector lever to the desired forward
position, making sure that it locks in the notch
11).
and F
LOW
(Figure 10).
position (Figure 9).
FF
and F
LOW
FF
(Figure 10).
(Figure 9).
and
or contact your
(Figure
AST
Note: If the ground speed is too fast, debris or snow
will pile up in front of the broom causing the broom
to bulldoze instead of sweep. This can damage the
bristles and the drive line.
2. Slowly squeeze the left traction-drive lever to the
handle (Figure
AST
Note: Holding down the traction-drive lever against
the handle engages the traction drive to both wheels.
3. To stop the traction drive, release the traction-drive
lever.
4. To move forward, engage the traction drive and slowly
squeeze the left hand traction lever to the handle
(Figure 13).
Note: Momentarily squeezing and releasing the left or
right wheel-clutch lever allows for steering adjustments
to keep the machine going in a straight line, especially
in deep snow.
Note: To turn right, lift up on the right wheel-clutch
lever and squeeze it toward the handle. This disengages
the drive to the right wheel, while the left wheel
continues driving, and the machine turns to the right.
13
Figure 11
12).
Figure 12
Figure 13