Tie Downs; Operating Characteristics - Toro 31598 Operator's Manual

Tie Downs

• Under the front of the operator's platform (2 places)
(Figure 39).
Figure 39
1. Front tie down (2)
• The rear bumper (2 places) (Figure 40).
Figure 40
1. Rear tie down (2)

Operating Characteristics

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, cutting
unit, or other implements are the transmission, engine
speed, load on the cutting blades or other implement
components, and the importance of the brakes.
To maintain enough power for the traction unit and
implement while operating, regulate the traction pedal
to keep the engine speed (RPM) high and somewhat
constant. A good rule to follow is to decrease the
ground speed as the load on the implement increases,
and increase the ground speed as the load decreases.
Therefore, allow the traction pedal to move backward
as the engine speed (RPM) decreases, and depress the
pedal slowly as the engine speed (RPM) increases.
By comparison, when driving from one work area to
another, with no load and cutting unit raised, have the
throttle in the highest position and depress the traction
pedal slowly but fully to attain maximum ground speed.
The traction assist enhances traction drive performance
in compromised operating conditions. The traction
assist is for use in low speed range only. When
approaching an area known to cause wheel spin, depress
and hold traction assist switch until completely past the
area. If a tire spins while climbing or maneuvering on
slopes, depress switch and slowly drive out of area. If
both a front and rear wheel spins, the steering brake can
be feathered to transfer the torque from the spinning
wheels to opposite front wheel.
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.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes.
Make sure the seat belt is buckled. Drive slowly and
avoid sharp turns on slopes to prevent roll overs. For
steering control, the cutting unit must be lowered when
going downhill.
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