Operation; Controls; Using The Parking Brake; Positioning The Seat - Toro 71246 Operator's Manual

Operation

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

Controls

Become familiar with the controls (Fig. 2) before you start
the engine and operate the tractor.
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Figure 2
1. Steering wheel
2. Light switch—on/off
3. Ignition switch
4. Clutch/brake pedal
5. Blade control (PTO)
6. Ground speed pedal

Using the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake whenever you stop the tractor
or leave it unattended.
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7. Height-of-cut lever
8. Parking brake lever
9. Throttle lever
10. Hood opening
11. Operating-in-reverse light
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12. KeyChoice switch
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Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal (Fig. 3) down and hold it.
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Figure 3
1. Brake pedal
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Fig. 3) up and gradually
take your foot off of the brake pedal.
Note: The brake pedal should stay in the depressed
(locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. 3).
Note: The parking brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the brake pedal.

Positioning the Seat

The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat
where you have the best control of the tractor and are most
comfortable.
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs (Fig. 4).
Figure 4
1. Adjustment knobs
2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the
knobs.
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2. Parking brake lever
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