Operation; Think Safety First; Controls; Parking Brake - Toro 74241 Operator's Manual

Operation

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all the safety instructions on
pages 3–8. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited
to, for eyes, ears, feet and head is recommended.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Figure 1
1. Caution
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2. Wear hearing protection
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Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 1) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
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Figure 1
1. Ignition switch
2. Motion control lever
3. Parking brake lever
4. Throttle
5. MIL (Malfunction Indicator
Light)

Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 1) out to the
neutral lock position.
2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the
parking brake (Fig. 2). The parking brake lever should
stay firmly in the "ENGAGED" position.
Warning
Parking brake may not hold machine parked on a
slope and could cause personal injury or property
damage.
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked
or blocked
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6. Power take off (PTO)
7. Height-of-Cut lever
8. Fuel cap
9. Fuel shut-off lever
10. Hour meter
11. Deck lift assist