Pre-Starting Checks - Toro multi-pro 1200 Operator's Manual

Range Selector
The range selector, located to the left of the seat, has 5
positions: 3 forward speeds, Neutral, and Reverse (Fig. 13).
The engine will start only when the range selector is in the
Neutral position. You must also fully press the brake with
the sprayer stopped to change gears.
Important Do not shift out of or change gears while the
vehicle is moving. It could damage the transmission.
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Figure 13
1. Range Selector
2. Ignition switch
3. Hour meter
4. Voltmeter
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch (Fig. 13), used to start and stop the
engine, has 3 positions: Stop, Run, and Start. Rotate the key
clockwise to the Start position to start the engine and
release it to the Run position when started. Rotate the key
to the Stop position to stop the engine.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Fig. 13) indicates the total number of
hours the engine has run. The hour meter starts to function
whenever the key is turned to the Run position.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter (Fig. 13) indicates the level of charge in the
battery. When the battery is fully charged, the voltmeter
will read in the center of the dial when the key is in the Run
position with the engine off. When the engine is running
the voltmeter needle should be to the right.
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5. Headlight switch
6. Neutral engine speed
control switch
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Headlight Switch
Toggle the switch to operate the headlights (Fig. 13). Push
it forward to turn the lights on and rearward to turn them
off.
Neutral Engine Speed Control Switch
When the range selector is in the Neutral position, you can
use the accelerator pedal to speed up the engine, then push
this switch forward to set the engine at that speed. This is
necessary to run attachments such as the hand sprayer
(Fig. 13).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge (Fig. 14) shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
Figure 14
1. Fuel gauge

Pre-Starting Checks

Check the following items each time you begin using the
sprayer for the day:
Check the tire pressure.
Note: These tires are different than car tires; they
require less pressure to minimize turf compaction and
damage.
Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate amount of
specified fluids, if any are found to be low.
Check the brake pedal operation.
Check to see that the lights are working.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to check
steering response.
Check for oil leaks, loose parts, and any other
noticeable malfunctions. Make sure the engine is off
and all moving parts have stopped before checking for
oil leaks, loose parts, and other malfunctions.
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