Test Driving The Tractor; Checking The Safety System; Operation; Think Safety First - Toro 72211 417XT Wheel Horse Operator's Manual

Test Driving the Tractor

1. Fill the tank with unleaded regular gasoline; Gasoline
and Oil, page 11. Open the fuel shutoff valve and
check the fuel hose and fittings for leaks.
2. As applicable, check and test the operation of the
following:
Engine, choke and throttle controls
Headlights
Indicator lights
PTO clutch and brake
Lift system
Parking brake
Steering
Tractor operation in forward and reverse

Checking the Safety System

Refer to Checking the Safety Interlock System on
page 18.
Caution
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.

Operation

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing
this information could help you, your family, pets or
bystanders avoid injury.

Controls for Model 417XT

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 1) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
12
10
7
11
8
13
1. Steering wheel
2. Ignition switch
3. Brake pedal
4. Parking brake lever
5. Ground speed selector
6. Throttle lever
7. Choke lever
16
1
6
9
2
Figure 1
8. Power take off (PTO)
9. Cruise control switch
10. Indicator control
module/Hourmeter
11. Tilt wheel lever
12. Hood opening
13. Attachment lift
3
5
4
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