Pushing Or Towing The Machine - Toro 30410 Operator's Manual

while the engine is running and the traction pedal is in
neutral. Although the engine will continue to run if the PTO
lever is disengaged and the traction pedal is released, it is
strongly recommended that the engine be stopped before
rising from the seat.
To check the operation of the interlock switches, perform
the following procedure:
1. Drive the machine slowly to a large, relatively open
area. Lower the cutting unit, stop the engine, and apply
the parking brake.
2. Sit on the seat and depress the traction pedal. Try to
start the engine. The engine should not crank. If the
engine cranks, there is a malfunction in the interlock
system that should be corrected before beginning
operation.
3. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Rise from the seat
and move the PTO lever to On. The PTO should not
engage. If the PTO engages, there is a malfunction in
the interlock system that should be corrected before
beginning operation.
4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and start the
engine. Move the traction pedal out of the neutral
position. The engine should kill. If the engine does not
kill, there is a malfunction in the interlock system that
should be corrected before beginning operation.

Pushing or Towing the Machine

In an emergency, the machine can be moved forward by
actuating the bypass valve in the variable displacement
hydraulic pump and pushing or towing the machine. Do not
push or tow the machine for more than 1/4 mile
(0.4 km).
Important
Do not push or tow the machine faster than
2–3 MPH (3–4.8 km/h) because internal transmission
damage may occur. The bypass valve must be open
whenever the machine is pushed or towed.
1. Raise the seat and remove the battery cover. The bypass
valve is located in front of the battery (Fig. 27).
2. Rotate the valve 90 in either direction to open and
allow oil to bypass internally. Because fluid is
bypassed, the machine can be slowly moved without
damaging the transmission. Note the position of the
valve when opening or closing.
3. Close the bypass valve before starting the engine.
However, do not exceed 5–8 ft.-lb. (7–11 N m) torque
to close the valve.
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Figure 27
1. Bypass valve access hole
Important
If the machine must to be pushed or towed
in reverse, the check valve in the four-wheel drive manifold
must also be bypassed. To bypass the check valve, connect
a hose assembly (Hose Part No. 95-8843, Coupler Fitting
No. 95-0985 [Qty. 2], and Hydraulic Fitting No. 340-77
[Qty. 2]) to the reverse traction pressure test port (Fig. 28)
and the reverse four-wheel drive pressure port (Fig. 29).
Figure 28
1. Reverse traction pressure test port
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