Adjusting The Transport Speed; Understanding The Operating Characteristics Of The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 4000 Operator's Manual

Refer to Setting the Maximum Allowed Mow Speed
(page 23) for the procedure to set the mow speed.
Operator
This feature allows the operator to adjust the
maximum mowing speed (low range), within the
supervisors pre-adjusted settings. When in the
InfoCenter splash or main screen, press the middle
button ( icon) to adjust the speed.
Note:
When switching between low and high ranges,
the settings will transfer based on the previous setting.
The settings are reset when the machine is turned off.
Note:
This feature may also be used in conjunction
with cruise control.
Adjusting the Transport
Speed
Supervisor (Protected Menu)
This feature allows the supervisor to set the maximum
transport speed in increments of 5% between 30
and 100%, at which the operator can transport (high
range).
Refer to Setting the Maximum Allowed Transport
Speed (page 23) for the procedure to set the transport
speed.
Operator
This feature allows the operator to adjust the
maximum transport speed (high range) within the
supervisors pre-adjusted settings. When in the
InfoCenter splash or main screen, press the middle
button ( icon) to adjust the speed.
Note:
When switching between low and high ranges,
the settings transfer based on the previous setting.
The settings are reset when the machine is turned off.
Note:
You can also use this feature in conjunction
with cruise control.
Understanding the
Operating Characteristics
of the Machine
Practice driving the machine, because it has a
hydrostatic transmission and its characteristics
may differ from other turf-maintenance machines.
Some points to consider when operating the traction
unit, mower deck, or other implements are that the
transmission, engine speed, and the load on the
mower blades or other implements affect machine
performance.
With Toro Smart Power™, you do not need to
listen to the engine speed in heavy load conditions.
Smart Power prevents the engine from bogging
down in heavy cutting conditions by automatically
controlling the machine speed and optimizing cutting
performance.
You can use the brakes 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, press the uphill brake pedal
gradually and intermittently until the uphill wheel stops
slipping, This action increases the traction on the
downhill wheel.
Traction Assist is automatic and requires no operator
input. When a wheel starts to slip, flow is automatically
split between the front and rear wheels to minimize
wheel slip and loss of traction.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes.
Ensure that the roll bar is in the raised position, the
seat latch is properly secured, and the seat belt is
buckled. Drive slowly and avoid sharp turns on slopes
to prevent the machine from rolling over. For steering
control, the mower deck must be lowered when going
downhill.
Before stopping the engine, disengage all controls and
change the throttle to the S
the throttle to the S
speed, noise, and vibration. Turn the key to the O
position to shut off the engine. Remove the key if you
are leaving the operator's position.
Before transporting the machine, raise the mower
decks and secure the transport latches
1. Transport latch (side mower decks)
39
position. Changing
LOW
position reduces high-engine
LOW
(Figure
Figure 37
FF
37).
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