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

and check for oil leaks, loose parts, and any other
noticeable malfunctions.
Note:
Leave the throttle midway between the S
and F positions until the engine and hydraulic
AST
system warm up.

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.
Figure 21
position for best
AST
throttle
AST
Note:
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
•
To stop, pull the motion-control levers to the
N
EUTRAL
Note:
levers in either direction, the faster the machine
moves in that direction.
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1. Motion-control
lever—N
EUTRAL
position
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward
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The engine shuts off if you move the
(Figure 22).
position.
The farther you move the motion-control
Figure 22
4. Backward
-
LOCK
5. Front of the machine
-
EUTRAL LOCK
(Figure 22).
(Figure 22).
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