Controls - Toro 30363N Operator's Manual

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls before you start the
engine and operate the machine (Figure 5 and Figure 6).
Motion Control Levers
The motion control levers control the forward and rearward
motions as well as the turning of the machine. Refer to
Driving Forward or Backward.
Parking Brake Lever
Whenever the engine is shut off, engage the parking brake to
prevent accidental movement of the machine. To engage the
parking brake, pull the parking brake lever rearward and up
(Figure 7). To release the parking brake, push the parking
brake lever forward and down.
1. Parking brake lever
CAUTION
Do not park the traction unit on a slope.
Hand Operated Deck Lift Lever
The deck lift lever (Figure 7) activates the hydraulic circuit
that raises and lowers the mower deck. Pull back on the lever
to raise the mower deck and push forward on it to lower it.
Foot Operated Deck Lift Pedal
The deck lift pedal (Figure 8) raises and lowers the mower
deck. The engine must be running for you to use this pedal.
Press down on the top of the lift pedal to raise the mower
deck and on the bottom of the lift pedal to lower the mower
deck.
Figure 7
2. Mower deck lift lever
1. Foot operated deck lift lever
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions: Off, On/Preheat,
and Start.
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever controls the speed of the engine. Moving
the throttle lever forward toward the Fast position increases
the engine speed. Moving it rearward toward the Slow
position decreases the engine speed. The throttle controls the
speed of the blades and, in conjunction with motion control
levers, controls ground speed of the machine. Always run the
machine with the throttle in the Fast position when cutting
grass.
Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the mower
blades.
Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the engine
has operated. It operates when the key switch is in the Run
position. Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance.
Glow Plug Light (Orange Light)
The glow plug indicator light turns on when the ignition
switch is turned to the On position. It remains lit for 6
seconds. When the light turns off, the engine is ready to be
started.
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Figure 8