Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro 74919TE Operator's Manual

either motion-control lever and move (forward or
reverse); the engine should stop. Repeat for the other
motion-control lever.
5. Sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake, move
the blade-control switch (PTO) to off and move the
motion-control levers to neutral-lock position. Try
starting the engine; the engine should not crank.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the fast position for best performance. Always operate in the
full throttle position when mowing.
CAUTION
The machine can spin very rapidly. The operator
may lose control of the machine and injure someone
or damage the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Using the Motion-Control Levers
Figure 23
1. Motion-control
lever—neutral-lock
position
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward
4. Backward
5. Front of the machine
Driving Forward
Note: The engine will stop if the motion-control levers are
moved with the parking brake engaged.
To stop, pull the motion-control levers to the neutral position.
1. Release the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
2. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
3. To go forward, slowly push the motion-control levers
forward (Figure
Driving Backward
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion-control levers
rearward (Figure
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Releasing the
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