Driving The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 7210 Series Operator's Manual

Driving the Machine

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the F
performance. Always operate in the F
position when running powered attachments.
CAUTION
The machine can turn very rapidly. You may
lose control of it and cause personal injury or
damage the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
1. Release the parking brake.
Note:
The engine shuts off if you move the
motion-control levers out of the N
position with the parking brake engaged.
2. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
3. Drive the machine as follows:
•
To move straight forward, slowly push the
motion-control levers forward
•
To move straight rearward, 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 (Figure
•
To stop, pull the motion-control levers to the
N position.
EUTRAL
Note:
The farther you move the motion-control
levers in either direction, the faster the machine
moves in that direction.
position for best
AST
throttle
AST
-
EUTRAL LOCK
(Figure 20).
(Figure 20).
20).
1. Motion-control
lever—N -
EUTRAL LOCK
position
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward
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Figure 20
4. Backward
5. Front of the machine
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