Stopping The Machine; Operating The Mower - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

Switching from 4 wheel steering to
2 wheel steering
Press the steering selector switch
forward position. If the wheels are not aligned in
the forward position, the green light will flash and
the machine will remain in 4 wheel steering until the
four tires are directed straight ahead. The operator
should turn the steering wheel slowly to straighten out
the wheels until the green light ceases to flash and
remains ON. When the switch light is solid green, the
machine is in 2 wheel steering.
Note:
If the steering wheel is turned too briskly,
steering misalignment may occur.
Switching from 2 wheel steering to
4 wheel steering
Press the steering selector switch
rearward position. If the front wheels are not aligned
in the forward position, the green light will flash and
the machine will remain in 2 wheel steering until the
four tires are directed straight ahead. The operator
should turn the steering wheel slowly to straighten
out the wheels until the green light ceases to flash
and remains OFF. If the steering wheel is turned too
briskly, steering misalignment may occur. When the
switch light is continuously OFF, the machine is in 4
wheel steering.
Note:
If the steering system is misaligned after
repeated 2 wheel steering to 4 wheel steering
engagements, refer to Correcting Steering
Misalignment in the Maintenance Section.

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, release the traction pedal to the
neutral position.
Set the parking brake whenever you leave the
machine. Remember to remove the key from the
ignition switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
attempt to move or operate the tractor while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
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Operating the Mower

Raising and Lowering the Mower
The deck lift switch raises and lowers the mower deck
(Figure 14). The engine must be running for you to
use this switch.
Figure 14
1. Deck lift switch
•
To lower the mower deck, push the switch forward.
•
To raise the mover deck, push the switch rearward.
Important:
Do not continue to hold the switch
back after the mower has fully raised. Doing so
will damage the hydraulic system.
Note:
To lock the mower deck in a raised position,
raise the deck past the 15 cm (6 inch) position,
remove the height of cut stop pin, and place the pin in
the 15 cm (6 inch) height-of-cut position.
Engaging the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the
mower blades and some powered attachments.
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm
up 5 to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
2. While seated in the seat, make sure the traction
pedal is in the neutral position and the engine is
at full throttle.
3. Pull up on the PTO switch to engage it
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