Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual page 11

Key Switch
The key switch, used to start and shut off the engine,
has 3 positions: O , R
FF
Starting the Engine (page
Throttle Lever
Move the control forward to increase the engine speed
and rearward to decrease the engine speed.
Hour Meter
The hour meter displays the number of hours of
operation that have been logged on the machine.
Reference Bar
When driving the machine, use the reference bar
as a handle and a leverage point for controlling the
machine. To ensure smooth, controlled operation,
do not take both hands off the reference bar while
operating the machine.
Parking-Brake Lever
To engage the parking brake, lift the lever upward.
To disengage the parking brake, push the lever
downward.
1. Parking-brake lever
, and S . Refer to
UN TART
16).
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Traction Control
1. Reference bar
2. Traction control
•
To move forward, move the traction control forward
(Figure 8).
•
To move rearward, move the traction control
rearward (Figure
Important:
for obstructions and keep your hands on the
reference bar.
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Figure 7
Figure 8
9).
When reversing, look behind you
Figure 9
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