Controls - Toro 74390 Operator's Manual

Controls

Become familiar with all of the controls in and before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Control Panel
1. Throttle
2. Ignition switch
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions, Off, Run and Start.
The key will turn to Start and move back to Run upon release.
Turning the key to the Off position will stop the engine;
however, always remove the key when leaving the machine to
prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine ().
Throttle Control
The throttle controls the engine speed and it has a continuous
variable setting from Slow to Fast ().
Choke Control
Pull up on the Choke control until it stops to choke the
engine (). Push down on the Choke control for normal
engine operation
Blade Control Switch (Power Take-Off)
The blade control switch, represented by a power take-off
(PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the mower
blades ().
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3. Blade control switch
(power take-off)
4. Choke
Motion Control Levers and Parking
Brake Position
The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls of
independent wheel motors. Moving a lever forward or
backward turns the wheel on the same side forward or in
reverse; wheel speed is proportional to the amount the lever
is moved. Move the control levers outward from the center
to the park position and exit the machine (). Always position
the motion control levers into the park position when you
stop the machine or leave it unattended.
Smart Speed TM
TM
The Smart Speed Control System lever, located below the
operating position, gives the operator a choice to drive the
machine at two speed ranges, high and low ().
1. Smart speed lever
Fuel Window
The fuel window located on the left hand side of the machine
can be used to verify the presence of gasoline in the tank ().
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1. Fuel presence window
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Control System Lever
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