Operation; Think Safety First; Controls - Toro 30438 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet and
head is recommended.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Figure 15
1. Caution

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 16) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has three positions:
Choke, Fast and Slow.
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers – OPC levers
are used in conjunction with deck engagement switch
(PTO) to release blade brake and engage clutch to drive
mower blades. Release OPC levers to disengage mower
blades.
Power Take Off Switch (PTO) – This pull switch is used
in conjunction with the blade control bail to engage the
clutch to drive the mower blades.
Gear Shift Lever – Transmission has five forward speeds,
neutral and reverse, and has an in-line shift pattern.
Important Do not shift while unit is moving, as
transmission damage may occur.
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2. Wear hearing protection
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Drive levers – Shift to desired gear and release drive levers
to engage traction operation and squeeze them back to
disengage the drive. Squeeze right side of drive lever to
turn right and left side to turn left.
Neutral lock and Parking brake locks – Squeeze drive
levers back and move locks to the rear for neutral lock.
Squeeze drive levers back and move locks to the front for
parking brake lock.
Ignition Switch – This switch is used in conjunction with
recoil starter and has two positions: Run and Off.
Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine
(not shown in Figure 16).
Fuel Shut–off Valve – Close fuel shut–off valve when
transporting or storing mower.
Figure 16
1. Throttle control
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC)
3. Power take off switch
(PTO)
4. Gear shift lever
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7
6
2
8
5
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4
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5. Drive levers
6. Neutral lock and parking
brake locks
7. Ignition switch
8. Handle
9. Fuel shut–off valve