Think Safety First; Controls - Toro 30339 Operator's Manual

Think Safety First

Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet
and head is recommended.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Figure 9
1. Caution

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 10) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle control – The throttle control has three
positions: CHOKE, FAST and SLOW.
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers – OPC levers
are used in conjunction with deck engagement switch
(PTO) to release blade brake and engage clutch to drive
mower blades. Release OPC levers to disengage mower
blades.
Blade control switch (PTO) – Pull switch used in
conjunction with OPC levers to release blade brake and
engage clutch to drive mower blades.
Speed control lever – This machine has a variable speed
control with a neutral position. This controls how fast the
machine will travel.
Drive levers – Shift to desired gear and release drive
levers to engage forward traction operation and squeeze to
reverse. Squeeze right side of drive lever to turn right and
left side to turn left.
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2. Wear hearing protection
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Neutral lock – Squeeze drive levers back and move locks
to the rear for neutral lock. Squeeze drive levers back and
move locks to the front for parking brake lock.
Ignition Switch – Key switch is used in conjunction with
recoil starter. Switch has two positions: RUN and OFF.
Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine.
Fuel Shut–off Valve – (Under fuel tank) Close fuel
shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower.
Hour Meter – Shows total hours that machine has been
operated. This operates only when the mower blades are
operating.
The hour meter will flash 3 hours before and after a
service interval.
The service intervals are set for the first 8 hours, every
100 hours there after and every 400 hours.
Perform any recommended maintenance at these intervals.
Refer to Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page
24.
Note: Make sure maintenance is done at all recommended
intervals shown in the Recommended Maintenance
Schedule on page 24.