Driving Forward Or Backward; Position - Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

Testing the Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time.
Note: If the safety system does not operate
as described below, have an Authorized Service
Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1. Start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping
the Engine in Operation, page 19.
2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper
control bar. The blades should not rotate.
3. Then continue holding the blade control bail
and pull up on the blade control switch and
release. The clutch should engage and the
mower blades begin rotating.
4. Release the blade control bail. The blades
should stop rotating.
5. With the engine running, pull up the power
take off switch (PTO) and release without
holding the blade control bail. The blades
should not rotate.
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
mowing performance.
Selecting a Ground Speed
1. Place the quick release levers in the unlock
position (Figure 15).
2. Move the reference bar forward or backward
to set the desired forward speed. The
pointer indicates approximate ground speed
(Figure 15). When the bar is in the full forward
position the ground speed is approximately 6
mph. When the reference bar is in the middle
position the ground speed is approximately 3
mph.
Note: In normal conditions, a 2.5 to 3.0
mph ground speed (middle position of the
reference bar) is best for cutting performance.
Use a faster ground speed for light cutting or
transport. Use a slower ground speed in heavy
cutting loads.
3. Place the quick release levers in the lock
position (Figure 15).
Driving Forward
1. To go forward, slowly press on the upper
control bar against the reference bar
(Figure 15).
2. To go straight, apply equal pressure to both
ends of the upper control bar (Figure 15).
3. To turn, release pressure on the upper control
bar side toward the direction you want to turn
(Figure 15).
4. Adjust reference bar to maintain a comfortable
pre-set ground speed (Figure 15).
5. To stop, release the upper control bar to stop
both wheels (Figure 15).
Note: If the front of the deck lifts off the
ground when the upper control bar is quickly
pushed forward or the machine is unable to
drive uphill, an adjustment may be needed.
Refer to Adjusting the By-pass Valve.
Figure 15
1. Upper control bar
2. Lower control bar
Driving Backward
1. To go backward, slowly pull the control bar
rearward (Figure 15).
2. To go straight, apply equal pressure to both
ends of the upper control bar (Figure 15).
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3. Shift lever