Toro MX 5050, Operator'S Manual

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Driving Forward
Note:
Always use caution when backing up and
turning.
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2. To go forward, slowly push the motion-control
levers forward (
Figure 14 ).
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Figure 15
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both
motion-control levers (
Figure 15 ).
To turn, release pressure on the motion-control
lever toward the direction you want to turn
(
Figure 15 ).
The farther you move the motion-control levers
in either direction, the faster the machine moves
in that direction.
To stop, pull the motion-control levers to neutral.
Driving Backward
Note:
Always use caution when backing up and
turning.
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2. To go backward, look behind you and down,
as you slowly pull the motion-control levers
rearward (
Figure 16 ).
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Figure 16
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both
motion-control levers (
Figure 16 ).
To turn, release the pressure on the
motion-control lever toward the direction you
want to turn.
To stop, push the motion-control levers to
neutral.
Using the Smart Speed TM Control
System
The Smart Speed TM Control-System lever, located
below the operating position ( Figure 17 ), gives the
operator a choice to drive the machine at 3 ground
speed ranges—trim, tow, and mow.
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