Pushing The Machine By Hand; Driving Forward Or Backward - Toro 74590 Operator's Manual

2. Move the PTO to Disengaged and release the parking
brake. Turn the ignition key to Start; the engine should
not crank.
3. Set the parking brake and move the PTO to Disengaged.
Start the engine. While the engine is running, release
the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat; the
engine should stop.
4. Move the PTO to Disengaged and put the traction
control pedal in Neutral. Start the engine. While the
engine is running, move the PTO to Engaged and the
traction control pedal to reverse. The mower deck
should stop.
5. Move the PTO to Disengaged and put the traction
control pedal in neutral. Start the engine. Move the PTO
to Engaged and turn the KeyChoice key and release it.
The operating-in-reverse warning light should
illuminate. Move the PTO to Disengaged and the
operating-in-reverse warning light should turn off.

Pushing the Machine by Hand

Important
Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because transaxle damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Remove the grass collector; refer to Removing the
Grass Collector, page 32.
3. Pull the drive control, located at the rear of the machine,
out to the Push position and release the parking brake.
This disengages the drive system and allows the wheels
to turn freely (Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
1. Operate position
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2. Push position
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To Operate the Machine
1. Set the parking brake and push the drive control in to
the Operate position. This engages the drive system
(Fig. 14).
Note: The machine will not drive unless the drive control is
in the Operate position.
2. Install the grass collector; refer to Installing the grass
collector, page 32.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in RPM (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control
in the Fast position for best performance.
To go forward, release the parking brake; refer to Releasing
the Parking Brake, page 12. Place your foot on the traction
control pedal and slowly press on the pedal to move
forward (Fig. 15). The farther you move the traction control
pedal, the faster the machine will move forward. To slow
down release the pressure on the traction control pedal.
To go backward, release the parking brake; refer to
Releasing the Parking Brake, page 12. Place your foot on
the reverse speed pedal and slowly press on the pedal to
move backward (Fig. 15). The farther you move the reverse
speed pedal, the faster the machine will move backward. To
slow down release the pressure on the reverse speed pedal.
Important To avoid transmission damage, always
release the parking brake before moving the traction control
pedal or the reverse speed pedal.
Important
To prevent damage to the mower, always
put the mower in the highest cutting position when you
drive the tractor off of the lawn.
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Figure 15
1. Traction control pedal 2. Reverse speed pedal