Understanding The Operating Characteristics Of The Machine - Toro 30609 Operator's Manual

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 the
transmission, engine speed, load on the mower
blades or other implement components, and the
importance of the brakes.
With Toro Smart Power™, you do not have to manually
balance the traction speed with the engine speed in
heavy conditions. Smart Power prevents bogging
down in heavy turf by automatically controlling the
machine speed and optimizing cutting performance.
The brakes can be used 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, depress the uphill turn pedal
gradually and intermittently until the uphill wheel stops
slipping, thus, increasing traction on the downhill
wheel.
Traction Assist is now 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 stopping the engine, disengage all controls
and change the throttle to
throttle to reduces high engine speed, noise,
LOW IDLE
and vibration. Turn the key to the O
the engine.
Before transporting the machine, raise the mower
decks and secure the transport latches
. Changing the
LOW IDLE
position to stop
FF
(Figure 50).
1. Transport latch (wing mower decks)
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Figure 50
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