Break-In; Adjusting Height-Of-Cut; Operating Procedure - Toro Wheel Horse 8-25 Operator's Manual

Operation
3. Rotate ignition key (Fig. 6) to START position.
When engine starts, release the key and move
throttle between FAST and SLOW if choke was
used for starting. Operate the rider with throttle
control in FAST (full throttle) position for best
performance.
4. Select desired height-of-cut and move deck
engagement lever to ENGAGE. Release parking
brake (if necessary), depress clutch pedal and
shift into gear.
5. Release clutch pedal slowly and smoothly.
Stopping
1. Depress clutch and brake pedals, move throttle
control lever to SLOW position, move deck
engagement lever to DISENGAGE.
2. Shift transaxle to neutral and engage parking
brake. Rotate the ignition key to OFF.
3. Remove the ignition and "key choice" keys.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before getting
off seat.
Break–In
The engine requires no special break-in other than
changing oil after the first five hours of operation.
Operate the transaxle in all gears to ensure that drive
system is functioning correctly. After the first five
hours of operation, check the condition of the belts.
Adjusting Height–of–Cut
The height-of-cut may be set in one of five positions
from approximately 1-1/2 to 3 1/2 inches (38 to 89
mm).
1. Ensure the deck engagement (PTO) lever is in
DISENGAGE position.
2. Move height-of-cut control into desired setting.
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3. To engage blade for cutting, move deck
engagement lever to ENGAGE.

Operating Procedure

1. Move the deck engagement (PTO) lever to
DISENGAGE.
2. Start the engine: refer to Starting/Stopping
Instructions, page 17.
IMPORTANT: When rider is used for the
first time, operate the transaxle in all gears to
ensure that drive system is functioning
correctly, and become familiar with the
controls and operating characteristics. Never
shift while the machine is moving or without
first depressing the clutch pedal; transaxle
damage could result.
3. Depress clutch pedal and shift transaxle into
selected gear. Then release pedal slowly until
traction drive engages.
IMPORTANT: To avoid a jerky start and
putting a heavy load on the transaxle, release
clutch pedal slowly. If shifting into reverse
gear is difficult, jog clutch pedal in and out to
get gears to mesh. Do not force the gear shift
because damage may result. Should you
encounter a jerking or grabbing condition
during operation, contact your local
Authorized TORO Service Dealer for
assistance.
4. To engage blade for cutting, move height-of-cut
control to the desired setting. Place throttle in
OPERATE position. Then move deck
engagement (PTO) lever to ENGAGE position.
5. To stop engine, in sequence, depress clutch and
brake pedals, move throttle control to IDLE,
deck engagement lever into DISENGAGE, gear
shift into neutral, engage parking brake, and
rotate the ignition key to OFF position after
allowing the engine to idle a short period.