Operation; Think Safety First; Controls - Toro 30164 Operator's Manual

Operation

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all the safety instructions and
symbols in the safety section. Knowing this
information could help you, pets or bystanders avoid
injury.

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 12) before
you start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has CHOKE,
FAST, SLOW and STOP positions.
Bail – The bail, in conjunction with the PTO switch,
allows the engine to be started with the PTO
disengaged. With the bail compressed the blade
control (PTO) can be engaged. Release the bail with
the PTO engaged and the engine stops.
Blade Control (PTO) – The blade control lever
(PTO) engages and disengages power to the mower
blades. Move the PTO lever forward to engage the
blades. Pull rearward, all the way, to stop driving
mower blades.
Gear Shift Lever – Transmission has five forward
speeds, neutral and reverse, and has an in-line shift
pattern. Do not shift while unit is moving, as
transmission damage may occur.
Upper Control Bar – Shift to desired gear and push
forward on control bar to engage forward traction
operation and pull back to brake. Pull right side of
control bar to turn right and left side to turn left.
Lower Control Bar – Shift transmission to reverse
and pull rearward on lower control bar to engage
rearward traction operation.
Parking Brake Lever – Pull back on upper control
bar and swing brake lever up against the upper handle
to keep brake engaged.
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Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start
engine.
Fuel Shut–off Valve – (In fuel line) Close fuel
shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower.
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Figure 12
1. Throttle control
2. Bail
3. Blade control (PTO)
4. Gear shift lever
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5. Upper control bar
6. Lower control bar
7. Parking brake lever