Jacking Points; Tie Downs; Operating Characteristics - Toro 30447 Operator's Manual

Coupler Fitting No. 95-0985 [Qty. 2], and
Hydraulic Fitting No. 340-77 [Qty. 2]) to the
reverse traction pressure test port (Figure 32)
and the reverse four-wheel drive pressure port
(Figure 33).
Figure 32
1. Reverse traction pressure test port
Figure 33
1. Reverse four-wheel drive pressure test port

Jacking Points

There are jacking points located at the front and rear
of the machine.
• On the frame at the inside of each front drive tire
• At the center of the rear axle

Tie Downs

There are tie downs located at the front, rear and sides
of the machine.
• On each side of the frame by the side cutting unit
lift arms
• Front center of the operator's platform
• The rear bumper

Operating Characteristics

Practice driving the machine because it has a hydrostatic
transmission and its characteristics are different than
many turf maintenance machines. Some points to
consider when operating the traction unit, cutting
unit, or other implements are the transmission, engine
speed, load on the cutting blades or other implement
components, and the importance of the brakes.
To maintain enough power for the traction unit and
implement while operating, regulate the traction pedal
to keep the engine speed high and somewhat constant.
A good rule to follow is to decrease the ground speed
as the load on the implement increases, and increase the
ground speed as the load decreases.
Therefore, allow the traction pedal to move backward
as the engine speed decreases, and depress the pedal
slowly as the speed increases. By comparison, when
driving from one work area to another, with no load
and cutting unit raised, have the throttle in the Fast
position and depress the traction pedal slowly but fully
to attain maximum ground speed.
The brakes can be used to assist in turning the machine.
However, use them carefully, especially on soft or
wet grass because the turf may be torn accidentally.
Another benefit of the brakes is to maintain traction.
For example, in some slope conditions, the uphill wheel
slips and loses traction. If this situation occurs, depress
the uphill turn pedal gradually and intermittently until
the uphill wheel stops slipping, thus, increasing traction
on the downhill wheel.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes.
Make sure that the seat latch is properly secured and the
seat belt is buckled. Drive slowly and avoid sharp turns
on slopes to prevent roll overs. For steering control, the
cutting unit must be lowered when going downhill.
WARNING
This cutting unit is designed to drive objects into
the ground where they lose energy quickly in grass
areas. However, careless operation, combined with
terrain angle, ricochets, or improperly positioned
safety guard can lead to thrown object injuries.
• When a person or pet appears suddenly in or
near the mowing area, stop mowing .
• Do not resume mowing until the area is cleared.
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