Hour Meter; Light Switch; Horn Button; Ignition Switch - Toro 12004TC Twister 1600 Operator's Manual

Figure 15
1. Parking brake lever
Choke Control
The choke control is located below and to the
right of the operator's seat. To start a cold engine,
pull the choke control outward (Figure 16). After
the engine starts, regulate the choke to keep the
engine running smoothly. As soon as possible,
push the control in to the Off position. A warm
engine requires little or no choking.
Figure 16
1. Choke
Gear Shift Selector
The gear shift selector has three positions:
Forward, Reverse, and Neutral (Figure 16). The
gear shift selector must be in Neutral to start the
engine.
Note: If the gear shift selector is in Reverse when
the ignition is turned on, a buzzer will sound to
warn the operator.
Important: Always stop the vehicle before
changing gears.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch (Figure 17), used to start and
stop the engine, has three positions: On, Off, and
Start. Rotate the key clockwise to the Start position
2. Gear shift selector
to start the engine. When the engine starts, release
the key. When the vehicle is stopped, rotate the
key counterclockwise to the Off position to stop
the engine. Remove the key from the ignition.
Figure 17
1. Ignition switch

2. Hour meter

3. Light switch

Hour Meter
The hour meter (Figure 17) indicates the total
number of hours the engine has run.
Oil Light
The oil light warns the operator if the engine oil
level drops below a safe level (Figure 17). If the
light comes on and remains lit, the oil level should
be checked and oil added if necessary; refer to
Checking the Engine Oil in Operation, page 21.
Note: The oil light may flicker. This is normal
and no action needs to be taken.
Light Switch
Toggle the switch to activate the headlights. Push
to turn the lights on (Figure 17).
Power Point
Use the power point to power 12 volt optional
electrical accessories (Figure 17).

Horn Button

Press the horn button to sound the horn
(Figure 17).

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge (Figure 18) shows the amount of
fuel in the tank.
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4. Oil light
5. Power Point
6. Horn Button