Operation; Controls - Toro 04060 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Controls

Throttle Control
(Fig. 21)
Located on the rear right side of the control panel. The
lever connects to and operates the throttle linkage to the
carburetor. The engine speed can be varied from 1600 to
3600 RPM.
Traction Drive Lever
Located on the front right side of the control panel. The
lever has two positions: Neutral and Forward. Pushing the
lever forward engages the traction drive.
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Figure 21
1. Throttle control
2. Traction drive lever
3. Service/parking brake
Service/Park Brake
(Fig. 21)
Located on the left front side of the control panel. The
brake can be used to slow or stop the machine. The brake
can also be used as a parking brake. Pulling the lever back
over center will set the parking brake. The brake must be
released before the traction drive is engaged.
(Fig. 21)
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4. Operator presence control
(optional)
Operator Presence Control (Optional)
(Fig. 21)
Located on the rear of the handle. Push the operator
presence control against the handle. The operator presence
control must be engaged before moving the traction drive
lever or the engine will stop.
Reel Drive Lever
(Fig. 22)
Located on the right front corner of the machine. The lever
has two positions: Engage and Disengage. Pull up on the
lever to engage the reel or push it down to disengage the
reel.
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Figure 22
1. Reel drive lever
Choke Lever
(Fig. 23)
Located on the left front of the engine. The lever has two
positions: Run and Choke. Move the lever to the Choke
position when starting a cold engine. After the engine starts
move the lever to the Run position.
Fuel Shut-off Valve
Located on the left front of the engine. The valve has two
positions: Closed and Open. Move the lever to the Closed
position when storing or transporting the machine. Open
the valve before starting the engine.
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(Fig. 23)