Toro 31598N, Operator'S Manual

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Product Overview
Controls
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85
dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss
through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Traction Pedal
The traction pedal ( Figure 10 ) controls forward and reverse
operation. Press the top of the pedal to move forward and
the bottom to move backward. Ground speed depends on
how far you press the pedal. For no load, maximum ground
speed, fully press the pedal while the throttle is in the Hi
idle position.
To stop, reduce your foot pressure on the traction pedal and
allow it to return to the center position.
Brake Pedals
Two foot pedals ( Figure 10 ) operate individual wheel brakes
for turning assistance, parking, and to aid in obtaining better
side hill traction. A latch connects the pedals for parking
brake operation and transport.
Pedal Locking Latch
The pedal locking latch ( Figure 10 ) connects the pedals
together to engage the parking brake.
Tilt Steering Lever
Press the lever ( Figure 10 ) down to tilt the steering wheel
to the desired position. Then release the lever to lock the
adjustment.
Turn Signal Switch
Press the left side of the turn signal switch ( Figure 10 ) to
activate the left turn signal and the right side of the switch to
activate the right turn signal. The center position is off.
Hi-Lo Range Speed Switch
Press the front of the switch ( Figure 10 ) to select high speed
range. Press the rear of the switch to select low speed range.
The machine must be stationary or traveling at a very slow
speed, less than 2 mph, to shift to Hi or Lo.
Horn Button
Press the horn button ( Figure 10 ) to activate the horn.
Parking Brake Latch
The knob on the left side of the console actuates the parking
brake lock (
Figure 10 ). To engage the parking brake, connect
the pedals with the locking latch, push down on both pedals,
and pull the parking brake latch out. To release the parking
brake, press both pedals until the parking brake latch retracts.
Figure 10
1. Brake pedals 7. Variable throttle switch
2. Pedal locking latch 8. Throttle switch
3. Parking brake latch 9. Horn
4. Turn signal switch 10. Traction pedal
5. Info center 11. Tilt steering lever
6. Hi-lo range speed control
Throttle Switch
The throttle switch ( Figure 11 ) has three positions low idle,
mid idle and high idle.
Variable Throttle Switch
The variable throttle switch ( Figure 11 ) allows the engine
speed to be adjusted in small increments. Press the “+” once
to increase the engine speed and the “-” once to decrease
the engine speed.
Note:
Moving the throttle switch will override and cancel
the variable throttle setting.
Important:
Do not operate the engine below 1350 rpm.
Lift Switches
The lift switches ( Figure 11 ) raise and lower the cutting units.
Press the switches forward to lower the cutting unit and
backward to raise the cutting units.
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