Toro TimeCutter 77301 - Pushing the Machine by Hand

Pushing the Machine by
Hand
This machine has an electric-brake mechanism,
and to push the machine, the key must be in the
RUN position. The battery needs to be charged and
functioning to disengage the electric brake.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P ARK
position.
2. Shut of f the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both
sides of the engine.
4. Move both bypass levers forward through the
slotted hole and down to lock them in place
( Figure 25 ).
W ARNING
Contact with hot surfaces may cause
personal injury .
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing
and other body parts away the engine,
mufer and other hot surfaces.
W ARNING
The machine could unintentionally move
while the bypass levers are locked
forward in the slot and injure you or
bystanders.
Lock the bypass levers rearward after
moving the machine.
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Figure 25
1. Bypass-lever locations
3. Lever position for pushing
the machine
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
5. T urn the ignition key to the R UN position and
disengage the parking brake by moving 1
motion-control lever out of the P ARK position.
Note: Do not start the machine.
6. Move the machine as required.
Important: Always push the machine by
hand. Do not tow the machine, because
towing may damage it.
7. Move the motion-control levers outward to the
P ARK position.
8. T urn the key to the O FF position and remove it to
avoid draining the battery charge.
9. Move both bypass levers rearward and down
through the slotted hole to lock them in place.
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