Product Overview; Controls - Toro 74710 TimeCutter SS 3225 Operator's Manual

Product Overview

1. Footrest
2. Deflector
3. Height-of-cut lever
4. Motion-control lever
5. Smart-speed lever
6. Control panel
7. Operator seat

Controls

Become familiar with all of the controls in
Figure 5 before you start the engine and operate the machine.
Figure 4
8. Engine
9. Fuel-tank cap
10. Rear drive wheel
11. Washout fitting
12. Mower deck
13. Front caster wheels
Figure 4
1. Throttle/Choke
2. Ignition switch
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has 3 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 5).
and
Throttle/Choke Control
The throttle and choke are combined into one control lever.
The throttle controls the engine speed and it has a continuous
variable setting from Slow to Fast. Engage the choke by
moving the lever past the Fast setting until it stops
It may be necessary to hold the lever against the stop, in the
choke position, while trying to start the engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Blade-Control Switch (Power Take-off)
The blade-control switch, represented by a power take-off
(PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the mower
blades (Figure
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
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Figure 5
Control Panel
3. Blade-control switch
(power take-off)
5).
(Figure 5).