Toro UTV500AAC00000 Operator's Manual page 22

CAUTION
Always shift into low range when
operating on wet or uneven terrain,
when towing or pushing heavy loads,
and when using a plow. Failure to fol-
low this caution may result in prema-
ture V-belt failure or in damage to
related drive system components.
3. To select reverse gear from park,
move the shift lever upward one posi-
tion until the letter "R" is displayed
on the LCD.
4. To select neutral from park, move the
shift lever upward two positions until
the letter "N" is displayed on the LCD.
5. To select park, move the shift lever
completely down until the letter "P"
is displayed on the LCD gauge.
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CAUTION
Never increase engine speed above
idle RPM when in park or belt damage
will occur.
Driving the Vehicle
Once the engine is warm, the vehicle is
ready to be driven.
1. With the engine idling, press the foot
brake pedal to apply the brake; then
select the appropriate operating range
and/or direction with the shift lever.
2. Release the foot brake pedal and
press the accelerator to slowly add
power to start moving.
3. To slow down or stop, release the
accelerator and press the foot brake
pedal as necessary to slow or stop the
vehicle.
Braking/Stopping
Always allow plenty of room and time to
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stop smoothly. Sometimes quick stops
are inevitable, so always be prepared.
Whether you're stopping slowly or stop-
ping quickly, do this:
1. Release the accelerator; then press the
foot brake pedal to apply the brake.
2. If the wheels lock, release them for a
second; then apply them again. On
surfaces such as ice, mud, or loose
gravel, pump the brake pedal rapidly.
3. Never "ride" the brake. Even main-
taining minimal pressure on the brake
pedal will cause the brake pads to
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drag on the disc and may overheat the
brake fluid.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.
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