Toro TimeCutter Z5020, Operator'S Manual

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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. Always operate in the full throttle
position.
The machine can spin very rapidly. The
operator may lose control of the machine
and cause personal injury or damage to the
machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Forward
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2. To go forward, slowly push the motion control
levers forward (Figure 15).
Figure 15
1. Park (brake) position 3. Forward
2. Center unlock position 4. Backward
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 will move in
that direction.
To stop, pull the motion control levers to neutral.
Backward
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control
levers rearward (Figure 15).
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion
control levers (Figure 15).
To turn, release the pressure on the motion
control lever toward the direction you want to turn
(Figure 15).
To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the motion control levers to
neutral and outward to the park position, disengage the
blade control switch, ensure the throttle is in the fast
position, and turn the ignition key to off. Remember to
remove the key from the ignition switch.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the mower while it
is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and move the
motion control levers outward to the park
position when leaving the machine unattended,
even if just for a few minutes.
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