Operation; Think Safety First; Controls; Using The Parking Brake - Toro 73542 Operator's Manual

Operation

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all the safety instructions on
pages NO TAG through 7. Knowing this information
could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid
injury.

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 11) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
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Figure 11
1. Throttle
2. Choke
3. PTO switch
4. Seat adjustment lever
5. Engine water temperature
gauge
6. Attachment lift lever
7. Indicator lights
8. Fuel gauge
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6
11
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12
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9. Hour meter
10. Ignition switch
11. Brake pedal
12. Parking brake lever
13. High–Low range lever
14. Cruise control switch
15. Steering wheel tilt lever
16. Traction control pedal
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Using the Parking Brake

Set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave
it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal (Fig. NO TAG) down and hold it.
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Fig. NO TAG) up and
gradually take your foot off the brake pedal. The brake
pedal should stay down.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. NO TAG).
The parking brake lever should release.
2. Release the brake pedal.
Starting and Stopping
the Engine
Starting
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Push the brake pedal down.
Note: The engine will not start unless you push the brake
pedal down fully.
3. Push the PTO switch to the off position (Fig. 12).
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Figure 12
1. Throttle
2. Choke
4. Move the choke lever to the on position (if the engine
is cold) (Fig. 12).
5. Move the throttle lever halfway to the fast position
(Fig. 12).
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3. PTO switch