Weight Transfer / Traction Assistance; Starting The Engine 1.37 - Toro 02740 Operator's Manual

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Weight Transfer / Traction Assistance

A variable hydraulic weight transfer system is pro-
vided for improving tyre grip with the grass surface
- 'Traction Assistance'.
Hydraulic pressure in the cutterhead lift system
provides a lifting force which reduces cutterhead
weight on the ground and transfers the weight as a
downward force onto the mower's tyres. This ac-
tion is known as 'Weight Transfer'.
To engage weight transfer: The amount of weight
transfer can be varied to suit operating conditions
by rotating the weight transfer hand wheel as fol-
lows;
Release the lock wheel underneath the hand wheel
/ turn anti-clockwise and hold.
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Rotate the hand wheel:
- Anti-clockwise to reduce weight transfer.
- Clockwise to increase weight transfer.
Tighten the lock wheel.
Starting The Engine
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Before
starting the engine check that;
- You have read and understood the Safety
Precautions section in this manual.
- The area is clear of bystanders.
- The cutterhead drive is disengaged.
- The parking brake is engaged.
- The travel control pedals are in neutral.
This machine is fitted with an Engine Start
Lockout, refer to OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLS.
Starting a cold engine: Set the throttle control
lever to approximately 70% full throttle.
Turn the ignition key to the 'ignition on' position
'I' and check that the engine oil pressure and bat-
tery charge warning lights illuminate.
Turn the ignition key to the 'preheat' position 'II'
and hold until the engine pre-heat indicator light
goes out.
OPERATING THE MOWER
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1. Weight transfer hand wheel
2. Lock wheel
3. Control panel
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I
II
III
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1. Engine pre-heat indicator light
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