Hour Meter; Light Switch; Horn Button; Ignition Switch - Toro 07277 Operator's Manual

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.
1. Choke
Gear Shift Selector
The gear shift selector has three positions: forward,
reverse, and neutral (Figure 16). The engine will start
and run in any of the three positions.
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 two positions: Off and On. Rotate the key
clockwise to the On position to allow operation. When
the vehicle is stopped, rotate the key counterclockwise
to the Off position. Remove the key from the ignition.
Figure 15
Figure 16
2. Gear shift selector
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. The hour meter starts to
function whenever the accelerator is pressed.
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 19.
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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Figure 17
4. Oil light
5. Power Point
6. Horn Button