Driving The Traction Unit; Stopping The Traction Unit; Moving A Non-Functioning Traction Unit - Toro 22318 Operator's Manual

the middle throttle position for 2 to 5 minutes
before moving the throttle to fast (rabbit).
Note: If outdoor temperature is below freezing,
store the traction unit in a garage to keep it warmer
and aid in starting.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow (turtle) position.
2. Lower the loader arms to the ground.
3. Turn the ignition key off.
Note: If the engine has been working hard or
is hot, let it idle for a minute before turning the
ignition key off. This helps cool the engine before
it is stopped. In an emergency, the engine may be
stopped immediately.

Driving the Traction Unit

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle lever in the fast (rabbit) position for best
performance.
Note: The throttle position can be utilized to operate
at slower speeds.
To drive the traction unit, complete the following
actions as necessary:
• To move forward, move the traction control levers
forward.
• To move rearward, move the traction control levers
rearward.
• To go straight, move both traction control levers
equally.
• To turn, move the lever located on the side you
want to turn toward the neutral position while
keeping the other lever engaged.
• To slow or stop, move the traction control levers
to neutral.
Note: The farther you move the traction control levers
in either direction, the faster the traction unit will move
in that direction.

Stopping the Traction Unit

To stop the traction unit, move the traction control
levers to neutral, move the throttle lever to slow (turtle),
lower loader arms to the ground, and stop the engine.
Remove the key.
A child or untrained bystander could attempt to
operate the traction unit and be injured.
Remove the key from the switch when leaving
the traction unit, even if just for a few seconds.
Moving a Non-functioning
Traction Unit
Important: Do not tow or pull the traction
unit without first opening the tow valves, or the
hydraulic system will be damaged.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the plug covering each tow valve, located
under each fuel tank (Figure 10).
3. Loosen the jam nut on each tow valve.
4. Turn each valve counterclockwise one turn with a
hex wrench to open them.
5. Tow the traction unit as required.
Important: Do not exceed 3 mph when towing.
6. When you have repaired the traction unit, close the
tow valves and tighten the jam nuts.
Important: Do not over tighten the tow valves.
7. Replace the plugs.
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Figure 10