Operation; Think Safety First; Controls - Toro 30436 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

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 11
1. Caution

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 12) 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 and limits
how fast the machine will travel.
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2. Wear hearing protection
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Drive levers – Move the speed control lever to the desired
forward speed, slowly release the drive levers to engage
forward traction operation, and squeeze the drive levers to
neutral or reverse. When moving forward, squeeze the
right drive lever to turn right and the left drive lever to
turn left.
Neutral lock – Squeeze drive levers back and rotate locks
to the rear for neutral lock.
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Figure 12
1. Throttle control
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC)
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
4. Drive lever
Ignition Switch – Key switch is used with the electric
starter. Switch has three positions: Start, Run and Off.
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 29.
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5. Neutral lock
6. Ignition switch
7. Handle
8. Speed control lever
9. Hour meter
10. Fuel shut–off valve