Toro ProLine 14 HP, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
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Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle control in the “FAST” position for best
performance.
Forward
1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward
gear.
2. Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 20.
3. Slowly press on the upper control bar to move
forward (Fig. 16).
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both ends of
the upper control bar (Fig. 16).
To turn, release pressure on the upper control bar side
toward the direction you want to turn (Fig. 16).
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Figure 16
1. Upper control bar 2. Lower control bar
Backward
1. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse
gear.
2. Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 20.
3. Slowly squeeze on the lower control bar and
handle together to move rearward (Fig. 16).