Stopping The Machine; Transporting Machines; Side Discharging Or Mulching The Grass; Pushing The Machine By Hand - Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

3. To turn, release pressure on the upper control
bar side away from the direction you want to
turn
4. To stop, release the upper control bar to stop
both wheels (Figure 15).
Placing the Machine in
Neutral Position
Release the upper control bar to stop. The
machine will automatically return to neutral. When
in neutral, the hydrostatic drive system will provide
dynamic braking so the machine will not roll.
Note: Very slow drive motion with engine
running and the control in neutral is normal.
Excessive drive motion when the control is in
neutral may indicate adjustment is needed. Refer
to Adjusting the Machine Neutral Position.

Stopping the Machine

1. To stop, release the upper control bar to stop
both wheels
2. Release the blade control bail (PTO), to stop
the mower blades. Move the engine speed
throttle control to to the slow position.
3. Turn the ignition key to off and remove the
key from the ignition switch.
Important: If the machine is on a slope,
block the wheels to prevent the machine
from slowly rolling.
Important: If the machine will be left
unattended, close the fuel shut off valve
and disconnect the wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
Children or bystanders may be injured if
they move or attempt to operate the machine
while it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and chock
block the wheels when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.

Transporting Machines

Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
Please carefully read all the safety instructions.
Knowing this information could help you, your
family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing
vehicle and connect the safety chains.
2. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, chock or
block the wheels, and close the fuel valve.
4. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or
truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
Side Discharging or
Mulching the Grass
This mower has a hinged grass deflector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward
the turf.
Without the grass deflector, discharge
cover, or complete grass catcher assembly
mounted in place, you and others are
exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and
thrown debris will cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf.
If the grass deflector is ever damaged,
replace it immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear discharge area or
mower blades unless you release the
bail and the power take off (PTO) is
off. Rotate the ignition key to Off. Also
remove the key and pull the wire off the
spark plug(s).
Pushing the Machine by
Hand
The by-pass valve also allows the machine to be
pushed by hand with the engine not running for
easier servicing. If the by-pass valve is opened to
push the machine by hand, adjustment is required
for operation.
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