Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual page 12

Throttle Lever
Move the control forward to increase the engine speed and
rearward to decrease speed.
Hour Meter
When the engine is off, 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 traction control. To
ensure smooth, controlled operation, do not take both hands
off the reference bar while operating the machine.
Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake, lift the lever upward. To
disengage the parking brake, push the lever downward.
1. Parking-brake lever
Traction Control
1. Reference bar (does not move to give you a reference point
and a fixed handle to hold while operating the traction unit)
2. Traction control (moves to control the machine)
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To move forward, move the traction control forward
(Figure 9).
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Figure 8
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To move rearward, move the traction control rearward
(Figure 10). When reversing, look behind for
obstructions and keep your hands on the reference
bar (Figure 8).
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To turn right, rotate the traction control clockwise
11).
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To turn left, rotate the traction control counterclockwise
(Figure 12).
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To stop, release the traction control
Note: The farther you move the traction control in any
direction, the faster the machine will move in that direction.
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Figure 9
Figure 10
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Figure 11
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Figure 12
(Figure 8).
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