Operation; Think Safety First; Controls - Toro 30317 Operator's Manual

7. Check the parking brake adjustment. Refer to Checking
the Brakes, page 31.

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you or
any bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet and
head is recommended.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Figure 15
1. Caution
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2. Wear hearing protection
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Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 16) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has three positions:
Choke, Fast and Slow.
Blade Control Bail – The bail is used in conjunction with
the power take off switch (PTO) to engage the clutch to
drive the mower blades. Release the mower control bail to
disengage the mower blades.
Power Take Off Switch (PTO) – This pull switch is used
in conjunction with the blade control bail to engage the
clutch to drive the mower blades.
Gear Shift Lever – Transmission has five forward speeds,
neutral and reverse, and has an in-line shift pattern.
Important
Do not shift while unit is moving, as
transmission damage may occur.
Upper Control Bar – Shift to the desired gear and push
forward on the upper control bar to engage forward traction
operation and pull back to brake forward movement. Pull
back on right side of upper control bar to turn right and left
side to turn left.
Lower Control Bar – Shift transmission to reverse and
squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to engage
rearward traction assist operation.
Parking Brake Lever – Pull back on upper control bar and
swing brake lever up against the upper handle (Fig. 16).
Ignition Switch – This switch is used in conjunction with
recoil starter and has two positions: Run and Off.
Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine
(not shown in Figure 16).
Fuel Shut–off Valve – Close fuel shut–off valve when
transporting or storing mower.