Toro 02770 Operator's Manual

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Contents

1.29 1.29Braking SystemParking brake: Move the parking brake lever to its rear position to engage theparking brake. Do not operate the mower with the parking brake engaged.WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS -The parking brake operates on the front wheels only. Do not park the mower on a slope.Service brakes: Service braking is achieved by the hydraulic transmission system. When the forward orreverse travel pedals are released or the engine speed reduced, service braking becomes effective and travelspeed is automatically reduced. To increase the braking effect, push the transmission pedal into the neutralposition.WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS -The service braking system will not hold the mower at a standstill. ALWAYS ensure the parking brakeis engaged to park the mower at a standstill.Emergency braking: In the event of service brake failure, turn the ignition off to bring the mower to astandstill. This will automatically apply the parking brake.WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS -Take care when using the emergency braking. Remain seated and hold on to the steering wheel to pre-vent ejection from the mower caused by the front wheel brakes being applied suddenly when travelling.Throttle ControlOperate the throttle control in a forward direction toincrease the engine speed.Operate the throttle control in a rearward directionto reduce engine speed.Note that the engine speed dictates the speed of theother functions, i.e. travel, cutting cylinder, positioncontrols.TravelForward travel: Depress the forward travel pedalto increase forward travel speed.Release the pedal to reduce speed.Reverse travel: Depress the reverse travel pedal toincrease reverse travel speed.Release the pedal to reduce speed.Stop (Neutral): Release the forward or reversetravel pedal.OPERATING THE MOWERPParking brake engagedEngine speedFast Slow