Using The Motion-Control Levers; Driving The Machine - Toro 74960 Operator's Manual

Testing the Safety-Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Test the safety-interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not
operate as described below, have an Authorized
Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position. Try starting the engine; the engine
should not crank.
2. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake and
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position. Move either motion-control lever (out
of the N -
EUTRAL LOCK
engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat for
other control lever.
3. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers to
the N -
EUTRAL LOCK
While the engine is running, release the parking
brake, engage the blade-control switch (PTO),
and rise slightly from the seat; the engine should
stop.
4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the
O position, and move the motion-control
FF
levers to N
EUTRAL
engine. While the engine is running, center
either motion-control lever and move it forward
or reverse; the engine should stop. Repeat for
other motion-control lever.
5. Sit on the seat, disengage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position, and move the motion-control levers to
N - position. Try starting the engine;
EUTRAL LOCK
the engine should not crank.
position). Try starting the
position. Start the engine.
- position. Start the
LOCK
Using the Motion-Control
Levers
N
FF
FF
1. Motion-control
lever—N
EUTRAL
position
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward

Driving the Machine

FF
The drive wheels turn independently, powered by
hydraulic motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side
in reverse while you turn the other forward, causing
the machine to spin rather than turn. This greatly
improves the machine maneuverability but may
require sometime for you to adapt to how it moves.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the F
performance. Always operate in the full throttle
position when mowing.
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4. Backward
-
LOCK
5. Front of machine
position for best
AST