Driving The Machine - Toro 23740 Operator's Manual

4. Slowly pull the engine-recoil handle until you feel
resistance and then stop. Allow the recoil handle to
return and then sharply pull it straight out (Figure 10).
Note: Allow the rope to return slowly.
5. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes, then
move the choke toward the Off position (Figure 9).
Stopping the Engine
1. Release the broom-drive lever and the traction-drive
lever.
2. Place the throttle midway between the Slow and Fast
positions (Figure 10).
3. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds,
then turn the engine On/Off switch to the Off position
to stop the engine (Figure 10).
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Close the fuel-shutoff valve by moving it to the left
when the machine will not be in use for a few days,
when transporting, or when the unit is parked inside a
building (Figure 9).

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 22) and
Adjusting the Traction Cable (page 22) or contact your
authorized Toro dealer.
Driving Forward
1. Place the speed selector lever to the desired forward
position, making sure it locks in the notch (Figure 11).
Figure 11
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 hand traction drive lever to the
handle (Figure 12).
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). 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.
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.
Note: Similarly, squeezing the left wheel clutch lever
turns the machine to the left.
When you complete the turn, release the wheel clutch
lever. The drive engages both wheels (Figure 14).
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Figure 12
Figure 13