Starting The Engine; Driving The Machine; Shutting Off The Engine; Moving A Non-Functioning Machine - Toro TX 1000 Operator's Manual
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Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the auxiliary-hydraulics lever and
traction-control are in the N
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the S
F
positions.
AST
3. Insert the key into the key switch and turn it to the O
position.
4. Wait for the glow-plug indicator light to stop blinking.
5. Turn the key to the S
starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start, wait 30 seconds for the starter to cool
down between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions could burn out the starter motor.
6. Move the throttle lever to the desired setting.
Important: Running the engine at high speeds
when the hydraulic system is cold (i.e., when the
air temperature is at or below freezing) could
damage the hydraulic system. When starting the
engine in cold conditions, allow it to run in the
middle throttle position for 2 to 5 minutes before
moving the throttle to the F
Note: If the outdoor temperature is below freezing,
store the traction unit in a garage to keep it warmer
and to aid in starting.
Driving the Machine
Use the traction controls to move the machine. The farther
you move the traction controls in any direction, the faster the
machine moves in that direction. Release the traction controls
to stop the machine.
CAUTION
When reversing, you may back into stationary
objects or over bystanders and cause serious
personal injury or death.
Look behind you for obstructions or bystanders and
keep your hands on the reference bar.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle lever in the
F
position for best performance. You can, however, use
AST
the throttle position to operate at slower speeds.
position.
EUTRAL
LOW
position. When the engines
TART
position.
AST
Shutting Off the Engine
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking
brake (if equipped), and lower the loader arms.
and
2. Ensure that the auxiliary hydraulics lever is in the
N
position.
EUTRAL
3. Move the throttle lever to the S
N
4. If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it idle
for a minute before turning the key switch to the O
position.
Note: This helps to cool the engine before you shut
it off. In an emergency, you can shut off the engine
immediately.
5. Turn the key switch to the O
the key.
CAUTION
A child or untrained bystander could attempt to
operate the traction unit and be injured.
Remove the key from the key switch when leaving
the traction unit, even if just for a few seconds.
Moving a Non-Functioning
Machine
Important: Do not tow or pull the machine without first
opening the tow valves, or you will damage the hydraulic
system.
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Open the hood and secure the hood prop.
3. Remove the side screens; refer to
Screens (page
4. Using a wrench, turn the tow valves on the hydraulic
pumps twice counterclockwise
20
position.
LOW
position and remove
FF
Removing the Side
28).
(Figure
26).
FF
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