Brake Pedals; Engine Temperature Gauge; Pto Switch; Throttle Control - Toro 30856 Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

Brake Pedals

Two foot pedals (Fig. 10) operate individual wheel brakes
for turning assistance, parking, and to aid in obtaining
better side hill traction. A latch connects the pedals for
parking brake operation and transport.
Pedal Locking Latch
The pedal locking latch (Fig. 10) connects the pedals
together to engage the parking brake.
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Figure 10
1. Brake pedals
2. Pedal locking latch
Parking Brake Latch
A knob on the left side of the console actuates the parking
brake lock (Fig. 10). To engage the parking brake, connect
the pedals with the locking latch, push down on both
pedals, and pull the parking brake latch out. To release the
parking brake, depress both pedals until the parking brake
latch retracts.

Throttle Control

Move the control (Fig. 11) forward to increase the engine
speed and rearward to decrease the speed.

Lift Lever

The lever (Fig. 11) raises and lowers the cutting units.

Hour Meter

The hour meter (Fig. 11) shows the total hours that the
machine has been operated.
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3. Parking brake latch
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Engine Temperature Gauge

This gauge (Fig. 11) indicates the engine coolant
temperature.

PTO Switch

The PTO switch (Fig. 11) has two positions: On (engage)
and Off (disengage). Push the PTO switch forward to the
On position to start the implement or cutting unit blades.
Push the switch backward to the Off position to stop
implement operation.
Hi-Lo Speed Control
The switch (Fig. 11) allows the speed range to increase for
transport of the machine. Cutting decks will not operate in
high range.
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Figure 11
1. Throttle control
2. Lift lever
3. Hour meter
4. Engine temperature
gauge
Power Point
The power point (Fig. 11) is used to power optional 12 volt
electrical accessories.

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge (Fig. 12) indicates the level of fuel in the
tank.
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5. PTO switch
6. Hi–Lo speed control
7. Power point