Hour Meter; Light Switch; Horn Button; Fuel Gauge - Toro 12004 Operator's Manual

Choke Control
The choke control is located below and to the right of the
operator's seat. To start a cold engine, close the carburetor
choke (Fig. 7) by pulling the choke control outward to the
ON position. After the engine starts, regulate the choke to
keep the engine running smoothly. As soon as possible,
open the choke by pushing the control in to the OFF
position. A warm engine requires little or no choking.
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Figure 7
1. Choke
Gear Shift Selector
The gear shift selector has three positions: forward, reverse,
and neutral (Fig. 7). The gear shift selector must be in
neutral to start the engine.
Important The vehicle should always be stopped
before changing the gear selection and direction.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch (Fig. 8), used to start and stop the
engine, has three positions: On, Off, and Start. Rotate the
key clockwise to the Start position to start the vehicle.
When the engine starts, release the key. When the vehicle is
stopped, rotate the key counterclockwise to the Off position
to shut the engine off. Remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 8
1. Ignition switch

2. Hour meter

3. Light switch

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2. Gear shift selector
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4. Oil light
5. Power point

6. Horn Button

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Hour Meter
The hour meter (Fig. 8) indicates the total number of hours
that the engine has run.
Oil Light
The oil light warns the operator if the engine oil pressure
drops below a safe level (Fig. 8). If the light comes on and
remains lit, the oil level should be checked and oil added if
necessary; see Servicing the Engine Oil, page 21.
Note: The oil light may flicker. This is normal and no
action needs to be taken.
Light Switch
Toggle the switch to activate the headlights. Push to turn
the lights on (Fig. 8).
Power Point
Use the power point to power 12 volt optional electrical
accessories (Fig. 8).
Horn Button
Press the horn button to sound the horn (Fig. 8).

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge (Fig. 9) shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
Figure 9
1. Fuel gauge
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