Setting The Height-Of-Cut; Adjusting Mower Wheels; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 71226 Operator's Manual

Operation

Setting the Height-of-Cut

The height-of-cut lever (deck lift) is used to raise and
lower the mower to the desired cutting height.
1. The cutting height may be set in one of seven
positions from approximately 1 to 4 inches
(25 to 102 mm).
2. Pull on the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) and
move it to the desired position (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
1. Height-of-cut lever (deck
lift)

Adjusting Mower Wheels

The mower front wheels are to guide the mower over
uneven ground. The front wheel height can be
changed to more closely match the selected
height-of-cut selected for the mower.
1. To change the height of the mower front wheels,
remove the wheel mounting bolt and change the
hole into which the wheel is mounted (Fig. 6).
2. Use the top hole for lowest cut height, and the
bottom hole for higher cut heights (Fig. 6).
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1. Wheel
2. Wheel Bracket
1" (25 mm)
Starting and Stopping the
1–1/2" (38 mm)
2" (51 mm)
Engine
2–1/2" (64 mm)
3" (76 mm)
Starting
3–1/2" (89 mm)
4" (102 mm) 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Figure 6
Sit down on the seat.
Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the
Parking Brake, page 12.
Note: The engine will not start unless you set
the parking brake or fully depress the
clutch/brake pedal.
Move the ground speed selector into neutral "N"
(Fig. 7).
Move the blade control (PTO) to
"DISENGAGED" (Fig. 8).
Move the throttle lever to "CHOKE" (Fig. 9).
Note: An engine that has been running and is
warm may not require step 5.
Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in
the "START" position (Fig. 10). When the
engine starts, release the key.
IMPORTANT: If the engine does not start
after 30 seconds of continuous cranking, turn
the ignition key to "OFF" and let the starter
motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting, page 48.
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3. Locknut
4. Wheel Bolt