Operating The Machine; Operating Tips - Toro GreensPro 1260 Operator's Manual

D. Raise the hitch
locks in the slide detent

Operating the Machine

1. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged.
2. Sit on the operator seat, taking care not to contact the
motion pedals as you sit down.
3. Adjust the seat and the steering wheel to a comfortable
operating position.
4. Disengage the parking brake.
5. Hold onto the steering wheel, and slowly press either
the left or right motion pedal with your corresponding
foot, in whichever direction you wish to move.
Note: The further you press the pedal, the faster you
will travel in that direction.
6. To stop the machine, release the foot pedal.
Note: As you become familiar with the machine, you
will get the feel for when you should release the foot
pedal, which will be prior to where you want to finish
the run, as the machine continues to roll for a short
time after you release the pedal. As you come to a
complete stop, gently press the other foot pedal for
your return pass.
Note: Do not press the foot pedals too quickly; this
will result in possible skidding and scuffing of the turf
under the drive roller as well as damage to the drive
system. You should always operate the foot pedals in a
controlled manner.
7. Turn the steering wheel clockwise to turn the machine
in the forward direction.
Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise to turn the
machine in the rearward direction.
(Figure 29) until the latch lever
(Figure 25).
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Figure 29
Note: As the direction changes at the end of every
run, you will need to practice with the machine to
become accustomed to the steering.
Important: To stop the machine in an emergency,
press the other pedal to the
As an example, with the right pedal pressed and
traveling to the right, press the left pedal to the
position to bring the machine to a stop.
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This action must be firm but not sudden, as it may
cause the machine to tip sideways.
8. Disengage the parking brake.
9. Before dismounting the machine, make sure that it is
parked on a level surface.

Operating Tips

•
When operating the machine on hills, ensure that the
drive roller is on the downhill side for adequate traction.
Failure to do so may result in turf damage.
•
For the best rolling effect, periodically remove any
buildup that accumulates on the rollers.
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position.
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