Starting The Engine; Operating The Smartpark Parking Brake; Operating The Blades - Toro 74670 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

Note: It may be necessary to hold the lever against the stop,
in the C position, while trying to start the engine.
HOKE
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter motor for
more than 5 seconds can damage the starter motor. If
the engine fails to start, wait 10 seconds before operating
the engine starter again.
A
C
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Operating the SmartPark
Parking Brake
The parking brake is activated electronically.
Engage the parking brake by one of the following actions:
•
Pressing the SmartPark
(Figure 5).
•
The parking brake engages automatically when the
operator leaves the seat and the traction control pedal is
in the position.
NEUTRAL
•
The parking brake automatically engages 5 to 6 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned to the
not already engaged).
Disengage the parking brake by one of the following actions:
B
D
F
Figure 10
™
™
switch to the position
ON
position (if
OFF
•
Tap the traction-control pedal forward or reverse.
•
Pressing the brake switch to the

Operating the Blades

The blade-control switch engages and disengages power
to the mower blades. This switch controls power to any
attachments that draw power from the engine, including the
mower deck and cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
Important: Do not engage the blades when the machine
is parked in tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can occur.
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle in the
F position.
AST
Disengaging the Blades
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position (Figure
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