Parking Brake; Hour Meter; Oil Pressure Warning Light - Toro 03170 Operator's Manual

Cutting Unit Drive Switch
The cutting unit drive switch (Figure 32) has two
positions: Engage and Disengage. The rocker switch
operates a solenoid valve on the valve bank to drive the
cutting units.

Hour Meter

The hour meter (Figure 32) indicates the total hours of
machine operation. The hour meter starts to function
whenever the key switch is On.
Cutting Unit Shift Lever
To lower the cutting units to the ground, move the
cutting unit shift lever (Figure 32) forward. The cutting
units will not drop unless the engine is running, and
they will not operate in the raised position. To raise the
cutting units, pull the shift lever rearward to the Raise
position.
Move the lever to the right or left to move the cutting
units in the same direction. This should only be done
when the cutting units are raised or if they are on the
ground and the machine is moving (Model 03170 only).
Note: The lever does not have to be held in the forward
position while the cutting units are lowered.
DANGER
Shifting the cutting units downhill decreases
machine stability. This could cause a rollover,
which may result in personal injury or death.
Shift the cutting units uphill while on a side hill.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
The temperature warning light (Figure 32) glows if the
engine coolant temperature is high. If the traction unit is
not stopped and the coolant temperature rises another
10°F, the engine will kill.

Oil Pressure Warning Light

The oil pressure warning light (Figure 32) glows if the
engine oil pressure drops below a safe level.
Alternator Light
The alternator light (Figure 32) should be off when the
engine is running. If it is on, the charging system should
be checked and repaired as necessary.
Glow Plug Indicator
The glow plug indicator light (Figure 32) will glow when
the glow plugs are operating.

Parking Brake

Whenever the engine is shut off, engage the parking
brake (Figure 32) to prevent accidental movement of the
machine. To engage the parking brake, pull up on the
lever. The engine will stop if you press the traction pedal
with the parking brake engaged.
Lift Lever Lock
Move the lift lever lock (Figure 32) rearward to prevent
the cutting units from dropping.
Reel Speed Control
The reel speed control is located under the console
cover (Figure 33). To obtain the desired clip rate
(reel speed), rotate the reel speed control knob to the
appropriate height-of-cut setting and mower speed.
Refer to Selecting the Clip Rate.
1. Reel speed control
Backlap Control
The backlap control is located under the console cover
(Figure 33). Rotate the knob to R for backlapping and to
F for mowing. Do not change the knob position while
the reels are rotating.
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Figure 33
2. Backlap control