Controls - Toro 07200 Operator's Manual

Controls

Accelerator Pedal (Fig. 10)—Used to vary engine
and ground speed when the transmission is in gear.
Depressing the pedal increases engine RPM and
ground speed. Releasing it will decrease engine
RPM and ground speed.
Figure 10
1. Accelerator pedal
2. Clutch pedal
3. Brake pedal
Clutch Pedal (Fig. 10)—The clutch pedal must be
fully depressed to disengage the clutch when starting
the engine or shifting transmission gears. Release
the pedal smoothly when the transmission is in gear
to prevent unnecessary wear on the transmission and
other related parts.
IMPORTANT: Do not ride the clutch pedal dur-
ing operation. The clutch pedal must be fully out
or the clutch will slip causing friction and wear.
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill using the
clutch pedal. Damage to the clutch may occur.
Brake Pedal (Fig. 10)—The brake pedal is used to
apply service brakes to stop or slow vehicle.
CAUTION
Worn or misadjusted brakes may result in personal
injury. If the brake pedal travels to within 2.5 cm of
the vehicle floor board, the brakes must be adjusted
or repaired.
Gear Shift Lever (Fig. 11)—Fully depress the
clutch pedal and move shift lever into desired gear
selection. A diagram of the shift pattern is indicated
below.
Shift Pattern
R
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not shift the transaxle to the reverse or forward
gear unless the vehicle is standing still. Damage
to the transaxle may occur.
CAUTION
Down shifting from too high a speed can cause the
rear wheels to skid and can result in loss of vehicle
control. Shift smoothly to avoid grinding gears..
Differential Lock (Fig. 11)—Allows rear axle to be
locked for increased traction. Differential lock may
be engaged with vehicle in motion. Move the lever
forward and to the right to engage the lock.
Note: Vehicle motion plus a slight turn is required
to engage or disengage the differential lock.
WARNING
Turning with the differential lock on can result in
loss of vehicle control. Do not operate with differ-
ential lock on when making sharp turns or at high
speeds.
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IMPOR-
3
TANT: Do
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