Product Overview; Controls - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

Product Overview

1. Throttle
2. Ignition key
3. Collector bin
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Collector rod
6. Seat

Controls

Become familiar with the controls before you start the
engine and operate the machine.
Using the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake whenever you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal down and hold it (Figure 5).
1. Brake pedal
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 5) up and
gradually take your foot off the brake pedal.
Figure 4
7. KeyChoice switch (not
shown)
8. Steering wheel
9. Height-of-cut lever
10. Blade control (PTO)
11. Brake pedal
12. Ground speed pedal
Figure 5
2. Parking brake lever
Note: The brake pedal should stay in the depressed
(locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Figure 5) and hold it.
2. Push the parking brake lever (Figure 5) down and
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 machine and
are most comfortable.
1. Raise the seat and loosen the 4 bolts (Figure 6).
1. Bolt (4)
2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten
the bolts.
Using the Blade Control (PTO)
The blade control (PTO) lever engages and disengages
power to the blade.
Engaging the Blade
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Slowly shift the blade control (PTO) to Engage
(Figure 7).
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Figure 6