Setup; Unfolding The Handle; Checking The Oil Level; Product Overview - Toro 23515 Operator's Manual

Setup

Unfolding the Handle

1. Raise the handle to the operating position.
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2. Slide the oval locking rings down each side of the
upper handle over the lower handle, locking the handle
sections together.

Checking the Oil Level

Before operating, check the engine oil level to ensure that it
has enough oil. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level (page
12), for oil specifications and instructions.
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Product Overview

1. Tine-control lever
2. Traction-control lever
3. Handle

Controls

Recoil Starter
Pull the recoil starter handle to start engine (Figure 5).
Fuel Shut-off Valve
Close the fuel shut-off valve when transporting or storing
the machine.
Throttle Lever
Before starting a cold engine, move the throttle lever (Figure
5) forward to the Choke position. After the engine starts, pull
the throttle lever back to the Fast position.
Note: A warm engine requires little or no choking.
Traction-Control Lever
The traction-control lever controls the forward, reverse, and
neutral actions of the machine. Refer to Driving the Machine
(page 14) for more information.
Tine-Control Lever
The tine-control lever lifts the rear wheels, causing the rear
of the machine to be supported on the aerating tines. Push
the tine control lever down to lift the wheels and drop the
tines. Pull it up to lower the wheels and raise the tines out
of the ground.
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Figure 5
4. Fuel tank
5. Recoil starter
6. Throttle lever