Controls - Toro 07211TC Operator's Manual

Controls

Accelerator Pedal (Fig. 21)—The accelerator pedal
gives the operator the ability to vary engine and
ground speed of the vehicle, when the transmission is
in gear. Depressing the pedal increases engine RPM
and ground speed. Releasing pedal will decrease
engine RPM and ground speed of the machine.
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1. Accelerator pedal
2. Clutch pedal
3. Brake pedal
Clutch Pedal (Fig. 21)—The clutch pedal must be
fully depressed to disengage clutch when starting
engine or shifting transmission gears. Release pedal
smoothly when transmission is in gear to prevent
unnecessary wear on transmission and other related
parts.
Important Do not ride clutch pedal during
operation. Clutch pedal must be fully out or clutch will
slip causing friction and wear. Never hold the vehicle
stopped on a hill using the clutch pedal. Damage to the
clutch may occur.
Brake Pedal (Fig. 21)—The brake pedal is used to
apply service brakes to stop or slow vehicle.
CAUTION
Worn or misadjusted brakes may result in personal
injury. If brake pedal travels to within 1-
vehicle floor board, the brakes must be adjusted or
repaired.
Gear Shift Lever (Fig. 22)—Fully depress clutch
pedal and move shift lever into desired gear selection.
A diagram of the shift pattern is indicated below.
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Figure 21
1 ⁄ " of the
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R = reverse
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1 = First gear
2 = Second gear
3 = Third gear
Down shifting from too high a speed can cause the
rear wheels to skid resulting in loss of vehicle
control as well as clutch and/or transmission damage.
Shift smoothly to avoid grinding gears.
Important
Do not shift the transaxle to the reverse
or forward gear unless the vehicle is standing still.
Damage to transaxle may occur.
Differential Lock (Fig. 22)—Allows rear axle to be
locked for increased traction. Differential lock may be
engaged with vehicle in motion. Move lever forward
and to the right to engage lock.
Turning with the differential lock on can result in
loss of vehicle control. Do not operate with
differential lock on when making sharp turns or at
high speeds. Refer to Using the Differential Lock,
page 31.
Note: Vehicle motion plus a slight turn is required to
engage or disengage differential lock.
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Shift Pattern
CAUTION
WARNING