Controls - Toro 74731 Operator's Manual

Controls

Become familiar with all of the controls before you start the
engine and operate the machine.
Control Panel
1. Throttle
2. Ignition switch
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions: O
S . The key will turn to S
TART
upon release. Turning the key to the O
the engine; however, always remove the key when leaving
the machine to prevent someone from accidentally starting
the engine (Figure 5).
Throttle Control
The throttle controls the engine speed and it has a continuous
variable setting from Slow to Fast
Choke Control
Pull up on the choke control until it stops to choke the engine
(Figure 5). Push down on the choke control for normal
engine operation
Figure 5
3. Blade-control switch
(power take-off)
4. Choke
, R , and
FF UN
and move back to R
TART
position will stop
FF
(Figure 5).
Blade-Control Switch (Power Take-off)
The blade-control switch, represented by a power take-off
(PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the mower
blades (Figure 5).
Motion-Control Levers and Park
Position
The motion-control levers are speed sensitive controls of
independent wheel motors. Moving a lever forward or
backward turns the wheel on the same side forward or in
reverse; wheel speed is proportional to the amount the lever
is moved. Move the control levers outward from the center to
the P position and exit the machine
ARK
position the motion-control levers into the P
when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.
Smart Speed™ Control System Lever
The Smart Speed™ Control-System lever, located below the
operating position, gives the operator a choice to drive the
machine at 3 speed ranges— trim, tow, and mow
1. Smart-speed lever
UN
14
(Figure 14). Always
position
ARK
(Figure
Figure 6
6).