Operating The Parking Brake; Starting The Engine - Toro 30150 Operator's Manual

Upper Control Bar – Shift to desired gear and push
forward on control bar to engage forward traction operation
and pull back to brake. Pull right side of control bar to turn
right and left side to turn left.
Lower Control Bar – Shift transmission to reverse and
pull rearward on lower control bar to engage rearward
traction operation.
Parking Brake Lever – Pull back on upper control bar and
swing brake lever up against the upper handle to keep brake
engaged.
Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine.
Fuel Shut–off Valve – (In fuel line) Close fuel shut–off
valve when transporting or storing mower.
Choke – Use the choke to start a cold engine.
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Figure 16
1. Throttle control
2. Bail
3. Blade control (PTO)
4. Gear shift lever

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Pull the upper control bar rearward and hold it in this
position (Fig. 17).
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5. Upper control bar
6. Lower control bar
7. Parking brake lever
8. Choke
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2. Lift the parking brake lock up and gradually release the
upper control bar (Fig. 17). The brake lock should stay
in the set (locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar (Fig. 17). Lower
the parking brake lock to the released position.
2. Gradually release the upper control bar.
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Figure 17
1. Upper control bar

Starting the Engine

1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and move the
shift lever to the Neutral position.
4. Set the parking brakes.
5. Turn the ignition key to the Run position.
6. Move the throttle control midway between the Fast and
Slow positions before starting a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not require
any choking. To start a warm engine, move the throttle
control to the Fast position.
7. Pull the choke knob.
8. Grasp the recoil starter handle firmly and pull it out
until positive engagement results; then pull the handle
vigorously to start the engine. Allow the rope to recoil
slowly.
Important
Do not pull the recoil rope to its limit or
release the starter handle when you pull out the rope
because the rope may break or the recoil assembly may be
damaged.
9. If the engine is cold, allow it to warm up and then move
the throttle control to the Fast position.
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2. Parking brake lock