Driving Forward Or Backward; Stopping The Machine - Toro 72048 Operator's Manual

Operation

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 or backward, release the parking brake:
refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 10. Place
your foot on the traction control pedal and slowly
press on the top of the traction control pedal to move
forward or on the bottom of the traction control pedal
to move backward (Fig. 10). The farther you move
the traction control pedal in either direction, the faster
the machine will move in that direction.
Note: For reverse motion, with the PTO
engaged, the operating–in–reverse
interlock must be deactivated by the
"Key Choice" switch located on the
seat bracket on the right hand side just
below the seat.
To slow down, release the pressure on the traction
control pedal.
IMPORTANT: To avoid transmission
damage, always release the parking brake
before moving the traction control pedal.
Figure 10
1. Forward
16
1
2
1210
2. Backward

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, release the traction control
pedal, disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn
the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine. Also set
the parking brake if you leave the machine
unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake,
page 10. Remember to remove the ignition and "Key
Choice" keys from the switches.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Someone could move or attempt to operate
the tractor while it is unattended.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Children or bystanders may be injured if
they use the tractor.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always remove the ignition and "Key
Choice" keys and set the parking brake
when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.