Operation; Think Safety First; Controls; Parking Brake - Toro 74200 Operator's Manual

Operation

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all the safety instructions on
pages 2–8. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 1) before
you start the engine and operate the machine.
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Figure 1
1. Ignition switch
2. Motion control lever
3. Parking brake lever
4. Throttle
5. Choke
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6. Power take off (PTO)
7. Height-of-Cut lever
8. Fuel cap
9. Hourmeter
10. Fuel shut-off valve

Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
IMPORTANT: Do not park on slopes unless
wheels are chicked or blocked.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 1) out to
the neutral lock position.
2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to
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set the parking brake (Fig. 2). The parking brake
lever should stay firmly in the "ENGAGED"
position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push forward and down on the parking brake
lever release the parking brake (Fig. 2). The
parking brake is "DISENGAGED" and the lever
rests against the front of the opening.
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1. Parking brake-ON
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Figure 2
2. Parking brake-OFF