Adjusting The Transport Speed; Understanding The Operating Characteristics Of The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 4100 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Transport
Speed
Supervisor (Protected Menu)
This feature allows the supervisor to set the maximum
transport speed in increments of 5% between 30
and 100%, at which the operator can transport (high
range).
Refer to Setting the Maximum Allowed Transport
Speed (page 36) for the procedure to set the transport
speed.
Operator
This feature allows the operator to adjust the
maximum transport speed (high range) within the
supervisors pre-adjusted settings. When in the
InfoCenter splash or main screen, press the middle
button ( icon) to adjust the speed.
Note:
When switching between low and high ranges,
the settings transfer based on the previous setting.
The settings are reset when the machine is turned off.
Note:
You can also use this feature in conjunction
with cruise control.
Understanding the
Operating Characteristics
of the Machine
Practice driving the machine, because it has a
hydrostatic transmission and its characteristics are
different than many turf-maintenance machines.
Some points to consider when operating the traction
unit, mower deck, or other implements are that the
transmission, engine speed, load on the mower
blades or other implement components affect machine
performance.
With Toro Smart Power™, you do not need to listen to
the engine speed in heavy conditions. Smart Power
prevents bogging down in heavy turf by automatically
controlling the machine speed and optimizing cutting
performance.
You can use the brakes to assist in turning the
machine. However, use them carefully, especially
on soft or wet grass, because the turf may be torn
accidentally. Another benefit of the brakes is to
maintain traction. For example, in some slope
conditions, the uphill wheel slips and loses traction.
If this situation occurs, press the uphill brake pedal
gradually and intermittently until the uphill wheel stops
slipping, which increases traction on the downhill
wheel.
Traction Assist is automatic and requires no operator
input. When a wheel starts to slip, flow is automatically
split between the front and rear wheels to minimize
wheel slip and loss of traction.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes.
Ensure that the ROPS is in the raised position, the
seat latch is properly secured, and the seat belt is
buckled. Drive slowly and avoid sharp turns on slopes
to prevent rollovers. For steering control, the mower
deck must be lowered when going downhill.
Before shutting off the engine, disengage all controls
and change the throttle to the S
Changing the throttle to the S
high-engine speed, noise, and vibration. Turn the key
to the O position to shut off the engine.
FF
Before transporting the machine, raise the mower
decks and secure the transport latches
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position.
LOW
position reduces
LOW
(Figure 68).