Stopping The Vehicle; Parking The Vehicle; Cargo Bed; Tailgate Latches - Toro 12003 Operator's Manual

4. After the engine starts and warms up, slowly return the
choke knob to the Off position. If the engine stalls or
hesitates, pull the Choke out for a few seconds. Then
move it back to Off.
5. Slowly step on the accelerator pedal.
Note: The parking brake will automatically disengage
when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Important
Do not attempt to push or tow the vehicle to
get it started.

Stopping the Vehicle

To stop the vehicle, remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and slowly depress the brake pedal.
Note: Stopping distance may vary depending on the vehicle
load and speed.

Parking the Vehicle

1. Engage the parking brake and rotate the ignition key to
Off.
2. Remove the key from the switch to prevent accidental
starting.

Cargo Bed

Raising the Bed
1. Slide the latch upward toward the top of the cutout in
the bed frame (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Latch
2. Lift up on the latch with one hand while raising the bed
with the other hand.
3. Raise the bed to its full height; then lower it slightly to
engage the prop rod (Fig. 10).
1. Prop rod
Lowering the Bed
1. Lift up the bed slightly with one hand while pressing
down on the prop rod.
2. Lower the bed until the latch engages.
3. To secure the bed tightly to the bed frame, move the
latch to the lower section of the cutout (Fig. 9).

Tailgate Latches

1. To open the tailgate latches, lift the latch handles up
(Fig. 11). The latches will spring out toward the center
of the tailgate. Slowly lower the tailgate.
Note: You may need to push the end of the tailgate in
(especially if there is a load against the tailgate) before the
latches will spring toward the center of the tailgate and
release.
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1. Tailgate latch
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Figure 10
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Figure 11
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