Driving The Machine; Stopping The Machine - Toro 30695 Operator's Manual

of all parts. Then shut the engine off and check
fluid levels, check for oil leaks, loose parts, and
any other noticeable malfunctions.
CAUTION
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks,
loose parts, or other malfunctions.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position, set the parking brake, and
move the throttle lever to the Slow position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the Off position
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the key before transporting or storing machine.
Important: Make sure to remove the key as the
fuel pump or accessories may run and cause the
battery to lose charge.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.

Driving the Machine

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. Always operate in the
Fast throttle position when mowing.
CAUTION
The machine can turn very rapidly. You may lose
control of it and cause personal injury or damage
to machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
1. Release the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
Note: The engine will kill if the traction control levers
are moved with the parking brake engaged.
2. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
3. Drive the machine as follows:
(Figure
Releasing the
20).
•
To go straight forward, slowly push the motion
control levers forward
•
To go Straight backward, slowly pull the motion
control levers rearward
•
To turn, slow the machine by pulling back on both
levers and then push forward on the lever on the
opposite side from which you want to turn
16).
•
To stop, pull the motion control levers to the
neutral position.
Note: The farther you move the traction control
levers in either direction, the faster the machine will
move in that direction.
15).
1. Motion control
lever-neutral locked
position
2. Center unlock position

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, move the traction-control levers to
neutral and to the locked position, disengage the power take
off (PTO), move the throttle to the Slow position, and stop
the engine.
Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to
Setting the Parking Brake. Remember to remove the key from
the ignition switch.
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(Figure 16).
(Figure 16).
Figure 16
3. Forward
4. Backward
(Figure