Product Overview; Controls - Toro 04384 Operator's Manual

Product Overview

Controls

Traction and Stopping Pedal
The traction pedal (Figure
machine move forward, to move it backward, and to stop the
machine. Press the top of the pedal to move forward and the
bottom of the pedal to move backward or to assist in stopping
when moving forward. Also, allow the pedal to move to the
Neutral position to stop the machine. For operator comfort,
do not rest the heel of your foot on reverse when operating
forward (Figure 16).
Figure 15
1. Traction pedal
2. Brake pedal
Figure 16
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal (Figure 15) actuates an automotive drum-type
mechanical brake at each traction wheel.
Parking Brake Lever
Pressing the brake pedal to actuate the brake assembly, then
pressing the small lever indicated
15) has 3 functions: to make the
3. Parking brake lever
(Figure 15) will keep the
brakes actuated for parking. Disengage it by pressing the
brake pedal. Form the habit of locking the parking brake
before you leave the machine. Lock the parking brake any
time you leave the machine.
Throttle Control
The throttle control (Figure
to control the speed of the engine. Moving the throttle
control toward the Fast position increases the engine rpm;
moving the throttle control toward Slow will decrease the
engine rpm. Ground speeds are as follows:
•
3.2 to 8 km/h (2 to 5 mph) forward mowing speed
•
14.1 km/h (8.8 mph) maximum transport speed
•
4.0 km/h (2.5 mph) reverse speed
Note: The engine cannot be stopped by the use of the
throttle control.
1. Throttle control
2. Functional control lever
3. Hour meter
4. Ignition switch
5. Steering arm locking lever 11. High temperature override
6. Water temperature light
Functional Control Lever
The functional control lever
selections plus a Neutral position. It is permissible to shift
from mow to transport or transport to mow (not to neutral)
while the machine is in motion. No damage will result.
•
Rear Position—neutral and backlapping
•
Middle Position—used for mowing operation
•
Front Position—used for transport operation
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17) gives the operator the ability
Figure 17
7. Engine oil pressure light
8. Battery warning light
9. Glow plug indicator light
10. Raise/Lower mow control
button
(Figure 17) provides 2 traction