Toro 5400-D - Manual (Page 24)

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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch and lower
the cutting units to the ground before servicing or
making adjustments to the machine.
Caution
Controls
Seat
The seat adjusting lever (Fig. 22) allows 4 inch fore and aft
adjustment. Seat adjusting knob (Fig. 22) adjusts seat for
operators weight. To adjust seat fore and aft, pull lever on
left side of seat assembly outward. After moving seat to
desired location, release lever to lock seat into position. To
adjust for operators weight, turn spring tension knob;
clockwise to increase tension, counterclockwise to decrease
spring tension.
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Figure 22
1. Seat adjusting lever 2. Seat adjusting knob
Traction Pedal
The traction pedal (Fig. 23) controls forward and reverse
operation. Depress top of pedal to move forward and
bottom to move backward. Ground speed depends on how
far pedal is depressed. For no load, maximum ground
speed, fully depress pedal while throttle is in FAST.
To stop, reduce foot pressure on traction pedal and allow it
to return to center position.
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Figure 23
1. Traction pedal
Traction Speed Limiter
Preset this lever (Fig. 24) to limit the amount the traction
pedal can be depressed in the forward direction to maintain
a constant mowing speed.
Reel Control Light
The light (Fig. 24) illuminates when glow is preheating or
blinks when their is a control system problem.
Speedometer
The speedometer (Fig. 24) indicates ground speed at which
machine is traveling.
Brake Pedals
Two foot pedals (Fig. 24) operate individual wheel brakes
for turning assistance, parking, and to aid in obtaining
better sidehill traction. Locking pin connects the pedals for
parking brake operation and transport.
Parking Brake Latch
A knob on the left side of console (Fig. 24) actuates
parking brake lock. To engage parking brake, connect
pedals with locking pin, push down on both pedals and pull
parking brake latch out. To release parking brake, depress
both pedals until parking brake latch retracts.
Key Switch
The key switch (Fig. 24) has three positions: OFF,
ON/Preheat, and START.