Toro 25430A Operator's Manual page 17

an hour. Use the hourmeter to measure the operating
hours between machine service intervals.
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Fuel-level gauge—This gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank.
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Hydraulic-fluid temperature—This gauge indicates the
temperature of the hydraulic fluid in the system.
Parking Brake Switch
Parking brake switch—Push the switch up to apply the
parking brake (Figure 9); push the switch down to release
the parking brake pedal.
1. Parking brake switch
Note: The parking brake automatically engages when the
engine stops.
Key Switch
The key switch (Figure 10) has the following 3 positions:
1. Key switch
Figure 9
Figure 10
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Engine Stop—Turn the key to this position to the
stop the engine, de-energize the electrical system, and to
remove the key.
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Engine Run—Turn the key to this position to energize
the electrical system. The key returns to this position
after you release the key from the Start position.
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Engine Start—Turn the key to this position to start the
engine.
Throttle Knob
Use the throttle knob (Figure 11) to change the engine speed
as follows:
1. Throttle button
2. Throttle knob
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Push the button at the center of the knob while pulling
the knob up to increase the engine speed.
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Push the button at the center of the knob while pushing
the knob down to decrease the engine speed.
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Rotate the knob counterclockwise to make a small
increase in the engine speed.
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Rotate the knob clockwise to make a small decrease
in the engine speed.
Throttle Lock
Use the throttle lock (Figure 11) as follows to hold the throttle
in position while you are operating the machine:
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Rotate the throttle lock clockwise to lock the throttle in
position.
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Rotate the lock counterclockwise to release the throttle.
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Tighten the lock to prevent moisture from entering the
cable and to prevent the cable from freezing in cold
weather.
12-volt Electrical Socket
Use the 12-volt electrical socket (Figure 11) to power personal
electronic equipment, such as a cell phone, a radio, or a GPS
device.
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Figure 11
3. Throttle lock
4. Electrical socket