Starting The Engine; Driving The Machine - Toro TX 1300 Operator's Manual

The machine could suddenly roll over if a track
goes over the edge or the edge caves in. Maintain
a safe distance between the machine and any
hazard.
•
Do not remove or add attachments on a slope.
•
Do not park the machine on a hillside or slope.
Utility Line Safety
•
If you strike a utility line, do the following:
– Shut off the machine and remove the key.
– Remove all individuals from the work area.
– Immediately contact the proper emergency and
utility authorities to secure the area.
– If you damage a fiber-optic cable, do not look
into the exposed light.
•
Do not leave the operator's platform if the machine
is charged with electricity. You will be safe as long
as you do not leave the platform.
– Touching any part of the machine may ground
you.
– Do not allow another individual to touch or
approach the machine when charged.
– Always assume the machine is charged if you
strike an electrical or communication line. Do
not attempt to leave the machine.
•
Leaking gas is both flammable and explosive and
may cause serious injury or death. Do not smoke
while operating the machine.

Starting the Engine

1. Ensure that the battery-disconnect switch
is in the O position; refer to
N
Battery-Disconnect Switch (page
2. Ensure that the traction-control is in the N
position.
3. Insert the key into the key switch and turn it to
the O position.
N
4. Turn the key to the S
engines starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine
fails to start, wait 30 seconds for the starter
to cool down between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions could burn out the
starter motor.
Starting in Cold Weather
If the outdoor temperature is below freezing, store the
machine in a garage to keep it warmer and to aid in
starting.
The machine software may automatically limit the
engine rpm if the coolant is extremely cold. After
starting the engine, wait until the snowflake icon
and cold hydraulic fluid warning disappear from the
Infocenter before increasing the throttle and engaging
the auxiliary hydraulics.
Important:
Running the engine at high speeds
when the hydraulic system is cold (i.e., when the
air temperature is at or below freezing) could
damage the hydraulic system.

Driving the Machine

Use the traction controls to move the machine. The
farther you move the traction controls in any direction,
the faster the machine moves in that direction.
Release the traction controls to stop the machine.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Run the
engine at high throttle for best performance.
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Using the
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EUTRAL
position. When the
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