Operating The Blade-Control Switch (Pto); Driving The Machine - Toro 74855 Operator's Manual

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Operating the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the mower
blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control Switch
(PTO)
Engage the blade-control switch (PTO) with the throttle
position at F .
AST
Note: Engaging the blade-control switch (PTO) with the
throttle position at half or less will cause excessive wear to
the drive belts.
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Disengaging the Blade-Control Switch
(PTO)

Driving the Machine

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the F position for best performance. Always operate in
AST
the full-throttle position when mowing.
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly. You may lose control
of machine and cause personal injury or damage
to machine.
• For new operators, drive to an open area and
practice driving the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow down the machine before making sharp
turns.
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