Ignition Switch; Parking Brake; Hour Meter; Throttle Control - Toro 08703 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
Use the maximum ground speed only when driving
from one area to another.
Maximum speed is not recommended when using
a mounted or towed attachment.
Important: Do not operate in reverse with the
attachment in the down (operating) position or the
attachment could be severely damaged.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch (Figure 9), used to start and stop the
engine, has three positions: Off, Run, and Start. Rotate the
key clockwise to the Start position to engage the starter
motor. Release the key when the engine starts. The key will
move automatically to the On position. To shut the engine
off, rotate the key counterclockwise to the Off position.
1. Ignition key

2. Throttle control

Choke Control
To start a cold engine, close carburetor choke by moving
choke control (Figure 9) up to the Closed position. After
engine starts, regulate choke to keep engine running smoothly.
As soon as possible, open the choke by moving it down to the
Open position. A warm engine requires little or no choking.
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever (Figure 9) connects to and operates
the throttle linkage to the carburetor. The control has 2
positions: Slow and Fast. The engine speed can be varied
between the 2 settings.
Note: The engine cannot be stopped by the throttle control.
Lift Lever
To raise the attachment, pull the lift lever (Figure 10) back; to
lower the attachment, push the lever forward. For the float
Figure 9
3. Choke control
position, move the lever into the detent position. When the
desired position is attained, release the lever and it will return
to neutral.
1. Lift lever

2. Parking brake

3. Hour meter

Note: The machine has a double-acting lift cylinder.
Down pressure can be applied to the attachment for certain
operating conditions.
Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake (Figure 10), pull back on the
parking brake lever. To disengage it, push the lever forward.
Note: The traction pedal may have to be rotated slowly
forward and backward to release the parking brake.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Figure 10) indicates the total hours of
machine operation. The hour meter starts to function
whenever the key switch is rotated to the On position.
Seat Adjustment Lever
Move the lever on the left side of the seat (Figure 11) forward,
slide the seat to the desired position, and release the lever
to lock the seat into position.
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Figure 10
4. Front lift control (optional)
5. Rear remote hydraulics
control (optional)