Hydraulic Lift Lever; Ignition Switch; Hour Meter; Pto Switch - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

Hydraulic Lift Lever

The hydraulic lift lever (Figure 19) has three lever
positions that actuate four operating modes; LIFT,
LOWER, FLOAT & HOLD. To lower the deck, in
preparation for mowing, move the lever forward and
then allow the lever to freely return. This will allow
the deck to drop at a controlled rate and enables the
deck ground following float function. To raise the deck
and hold it in the transport position, pull and hold the
lift lever rearward until the deck has fully raised, then
release the lever to allow it to return. The deck will now
hold in the transport position. The deck must be raised
when transporting between mowing locations. The deck
should be lowered when not in use.
Figure 19
1. Hydraulic Lift lever

2. PTO Switch

3. Ignition switch

4. Throttle

5. Hour meter

6. Engine coolant
temperature indicator
PTO Switch
Pull up on the switch knob to engage the electric PTO
clutch (Figure 19). Push down on the knob to disengage
the electric PTO clutch. The only time the PTO switch
should be in the engage position is when the implement
is down in the operating position and ready to begin
operation. If the operator leaves the seat when the PTO
switch is engaged, the machine will shut down. To
re-engage the PTO, push down and pull up on the knob.

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge (Figure 20) indicates quantity of fuel
remaining in fuel tank.
7. Oil pressure indicator
8. Glow plug indicator
9. Charge indicator
10. Lift lever lock
11. Power point
1. Fuel gauge
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions: Off,
On/Preheat, and Start. (Figure 19).
Throttle
The throttle (Figure 19) is used to operate the engine
at various speeds. Moving the throttle forward toward
the Fast position increases the engine speed. Moving
it rearward toward the Slow position decreases the
engine speed. The throttle controls the speed of the
blades and, in conjunction with traction pedal, controls
ground speed of the machine. The detent is the high
idle position.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Figure 19) registers accumulated hours
of engine operation.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
The temperature warning light (Figure 19) glows and
the implement stops if the engine coolant temperature
is high. If the machine is not stopped and the coolant
temperature rises another 20° F, the engine will kill.
Glow Plug Indicator
When lit, indicates that the glow plugs are on (Figure 19).
Charge Indicator
Illuminates when the system charging circuit
malfunctions (Figure 19).
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Figure 20