Toro 74024 Operator's Manual page 13

Throttle Control
The throttle controls the engine speed, and it has a
continuous-variable setting from the S
position (Figure 5).
Blade-Control Switch (Power
Takeoff)
The blade-control switch, represented by a
power-takeoff (PTO) symbol, engages and
disengages power to the mower blades
Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the
engine has operated. It operates when the engine
is running. Use these times for scheduling regular
maintenance (Figure 6).
1. Safety-interlock symbols
2. Hour meter
Safety-Interlock Indicators
There are symbols on the hour meter that indicate
with a black triangle that the interlock component is
positioned correctly (Figure
Battery-Indicator Light
If you turn the key switch to the O
few seconds, the battery voltage displays in the area
where the hours are normally displayed.
The battery light turns on when the key switch is
turned on and when the charge is below the correct
operating level (Figure
to F
LOW
(Figure
Figure 6
3. Battery light
6).
position for a
N
6).
Electronic-Control Unit
Malfunction-Indicator Light
AST
For Models with an EFI Engine Only
The electronic-control unit (ECU) continuously
monitors the operation of the EFI system.
If a problem or fault within the system is detected, the
malfunction-indicator light (MIL) illuminates.
The MIL is the red light located in the right console
panel.
5).
Once the MIL illuminates, make initial troubleshooting
checks; refer to the MIL section under
(page 74).
If these checks do not correct the problem, further
diagnosis and servicing by an Authorized Service
Dealer is necessary.
Motion-Control Levers
Use the motion-control levers to drive the machine
forward, reverse, and turn either direction
Neutral-Lock Position
Move the motion-control levers outward from the
center to the N
the machine
motion-control levers into the N
when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.
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Parking-Brake Lever
Whenever you shut off the engine, engage the parking
brake to prevent accidental movement of the machine.
Fuel-Shutoff Valve
Close the fuel-shutoff valve when transporting or
storing the machine; refer to
Valve (page
13
- position when exiting
EUTRAL LOCK
(Figure 27). Always position the
EUTRAL
Using the Fuel-Shutoff
32).
Troubleshooting
(Figure 4).
- position
LOCK