Controls - Toro 74625 Operator's Manual

Controls
Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 4,
Figure 5, and Figure 6 before you start the engine and
operate the machine.
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Figure 6
Control Panel
1. Throttle 3. Blade control switch
(power take-off)
2. Ignition switch 4. Choke
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 park position and exit the machine
(Figure i7). Always position the motion control levers
into the park position when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Smart Speed
TM
Control System Lever
The Smart Speed
TM
Control System lever, located below
the operating position, gives the operator a choice to
drive the machine at two speed ranges, high and low
(Figure 7).
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions, Off, Run and
Start. The key will turn to Start and move back to
Run upon release. Turning the key to the Off position
will stop the engine; however, always remove the key
when leaving the machine to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the engine (Figure 6).
Throttle Control
"['he throttle controls the engine speed and it has a
continuous variable setting from Slow to Fast (Figure 6).
Choke Control
Pull up on the Choke control until it stops to choke the
engine (Figure 6). Push down on the Choke control for
normal engine operation
Blade Control Switch (Power Take-Off)
The blade control switch, represented by a power
take-off _TO) symbol, engages and disengages power
to the mower blades (Figure 6).
1. Smart speed lever
Figure 7
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Fuel Window
The fuel window located on the left hand side of the
machine
can be used to veri_, the presence of gasoline
in the tank (Figure 8).
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Figure 8
Fuel presence window
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