Pushing Or Towing Traction Unit - Toro 30241 Operator's Manual

transmission, to sense the proper ground speed while
maintaining high blade tip speed necessary for good
quality-of-cut. Therefore, allow traction pedal to move
upward as engine speed decreases, and depress pedal
slowly as speed increases. By comparison, when driving
from one work area to another—with no load and cutting
unit raised—have throttle in FAST position and depress
traction pedal slowly but fully to attain maximum ground
speed.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
Adequate rear weight is necessary to prevent the
rear wheels from leaving the ground. Do not stop
suddenly while cutting unit or implement is raised.
Do not travel down hill with the cutting unit or
implement raised. If the rear wheel leaves the
ground, steering is lost.
Another characteristic to consider is the operation of the
brakes. 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. The
brakes can be used to great advantage to control the
direction of the cutting unit when trimming along fences or
similar objects. The other 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 uphill brake pedal gradually and
intermittently until the uphill wheel stops slipping; thus,
increasing traction on the downhill wheel. If independent
braking is not desired, engage the lever on left brake pedal
with right pedal. This provides simultaneous braking at
both wheels.
Before stopping the engine, disengage all control and move
throttle to SLOW. Moving throttle to SLOW reduces high
engine speed, noise and vibration. Turn ignition key to OFF
to stop the engine.
Pushing Or Towing Traction
Unit
In an emergency, the traction unit can be pushed or towed
for a very short distance. However, Toro does not
recommend this as standard procedure.
Important Do not push or tow the traction unit faster
than 2 to 3 mph (3.2 to 4.8 Km/hr) because transmission
may be damaged. IF traction unit must be moved a
considerable distance, transport it on a truck or trailer.
Whenever traction unit is pushed or towed, by-pass valve
must be open.
1. Remove hair pin, pivot seat platform forward and locate
seat support rod in detent notch.
2. Depress and hold the pins located in the center of the
two (2) check valve assemblies in the top of the
transmission (Fig. 30) while pushing or towing the
machine.
Figure 30
1. Transmission check valve
by–pass pins (2)
3. Start engine momentarily after repairs are completed
and make sure the pins are in the full disengaged (fully
up) position.
Important
Running the machine with by-pass valve
open will cause the transmission to overheat.
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