Controls - Toro 30074 Operator's Manual

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls
start the engine and operate the machine.
1. Gear shift lever
2. Power take off switch
(PTO)
3. Choke control
4. Lower handle
5. Lower control bar
6. Parking brake
lever-released position
Throttle Control
The throttle control has two positions: Fast and Slow.
Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine.
Blade-Control Bail
The bail is used in conjunction with the power-takeoff switch
(PTO) to engage the clutch to drive the mower blades.
Release the blade-control bail to disengage the mower blades.
Power-Takeoff Switch (PTO)
This pull switch is used in conjunction with the blade control
bail to engage the clutch to drive the mower blades.
Gear-Shift Lever
The transmission has five forward speeds, neutral and reverse,
and has an in-line shift pattern.
Important: Do not shift while unit is moving, as
transmission damage may occur.
(Figure 5) before you
Figure 5
7. Blade control bail
8. Upper control bar
9. Upper handle
10. Throttle control
11. Ignition switch
12. Fuel shut-off valve
Upper Control Bar
Shift to the desired gear and push forward on the upper
control bar to engage forward traction operation and pull
back to brake forward movement. Pull back on right side of
upper control bar to turn right and left side to turn left.
Lower Control Bar
Shift transmission to reverse and squeeze the lower control
bar and handle together to engage rearward traction assist
operation.
Parking-Brake Lever
Pull back on upper control bar and swing brake lever up
against the upper handle
Ignition Switch
This switch is used in conjunction with recoil starter and has
two positions: Run and Off.
Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle to start engine (not shown in
5).
Fuel-Shutoff Valve
Close the fuel-shutoff valve when transporting or storing
mower.
11
(Figure 5).
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