Preparing To Operate The Machine; Using The Backfill Blade - Toro 25430 Operator's Manual

1. Low range
The machine has a 2-mode hydrostatic drive with a 2-range
transmission to provide 4 forward and reverse speeds. Select
the gear combination most appropriate for the operation that
you will perform.
WARNING
The machine can roll uncontrolled if the traction
controls are in the Neutral position.
Stop the machine and set the parking brake before
shifting the transmission control.
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First gear: With the drive mode switch in the Work
position, press the transmission range switch to the right
(near you) to select the transmission into Low range.
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Second gear: With the drive mode switch in the Work
position, press the transmission range switch to the left
(away from you) to select the transmission into High
range.
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Third gear: With the drive mode switch in the Transport
position, press the transmission range switch to the right
(near you) to select the transmission into Low range.
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Fourth gear: With the drive mode switch in the
Transport position, press the transmission range switch
to the left (away from you) to select the transmission into
High range.
Gear Drive Mode
1st Work
2nd Work
3rd Transport
4th Transport
Preparing to Operate the
Machine
After starting the engine but before operating the machine at
the work site, do the following:
Figure 27
2. High range
Transmission
Range
Low
High
Low
High
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Ensure that the ROPS and the seat belt are properly
installed and in good working order.
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Ensure that all instruments, the controls-in-neutral light,
and the all warning lights are working properly.
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Ensure that all controls are working properly in a clear,
open area.
Note: The controls-in-neutral light will turn on when the
key switch is in the On position and the utility-traction lever
is in the Neutral position.
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Pull the throttle out to the Full position.
3. Raise the equipment and any attachments (trencher,
plow, etc.).
4. Release the parking brake.
Note: You must remain seated in the operator seat
before you move the engine; otherwise, the engine will
stop in 1 second.
Note: The utility-traction lever controls the speed of
the machine. The farther that you move the lever from
the Neutral position, the faster the machine moves.
Important: Control the speed of the machine
travel with the utility-traction lever, not the throttle.
5. Check the indicator lights frequently.

Using the Backfill Blade

Important: Operate the controls only while sitting in
the operator seat.
Use the backfill blade to return the spoils into the trench.
You control the backfill blade with joystick and the backfill
blade lever control as shown in Figure 28.
1. Joystick
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Figure 28
2. Tilt lever