Toro T4240, Operator'S Manual

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Cutterhead Drive Engagement
The cutterhead drive can be engaged only when the
operator is seated correctly, refer to OPERATOR
PRESENCE CONTROLS .
Briefly operate the lift control levers to raise the
cutterheads, thereby removing the cutterhead
suspension deadweights and wing units stored energy
reaction from the transport latch mechanisms.
Release the cutterhead latches. Operate the cutterhead
position controls to the down / float position and lower
all cutterheads to the ground ready for mowing.
Forward rotation cutterhead drive engagement: Operate the cutterhead drive switch to the ‘Forward’
position.
Reverse rotation cutterhead drive engagement: Operate the cutterhead drive switch to the ‘Reverse’
position.
To disengage all cutterhead drives: Operate the cutterhead drive switch to the ‘Off’ position.
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Refer to OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS for additional
information.
Weight Transfer / Traction Assistance
A variable hydraulic weight transfer system is provided for improving tyre grip with the grass surface -
‘Traction Assistance’.
Hydraulic pressure in the cutterhead lift system provides a lifting force which reduces cutterhead weight on
the ground and transfers the weight as a downward force onto the mower’s tyres. This action is known as
‘Weight Transfer’.
To engage weight transfer: The amount of weight transfer can be varied to suit operating conditions by
rotating the weight transfer hand wheel as follows;
Release the lock wheel underneath the hand wheel
1
/
2
turn anti-clockwise and hold.
Rotate the hand wheel: - Anti-clockwise to reduce weight transfer.
- Clockwise to increase weight transfer.
Tighten the lock wheel.
OPERATING THE MOWER
1
2
3
1. Forward
2. Off
3. Reverse
1
2
3 1. Weight transfer
hand wheel
2. Lock wheel
3. Control panel