Operation; Think Safety First; Controls - Toro 30524 Operator's Manual

Operation

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

Think Safety First

Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet and
head is recommended.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Figure 17
1. Caution

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 18) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle control – The throttle control has two positions:
FAST and SLOW.
Choke—Use the choke to start a cold engine.
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers – When you
squeeze the OPC levers against the handles, the OPC
system senses that the operator is in the normal operating
position. When you release the OPC levers, the OPC
system senses that the operator has left the normal
operating position, and the system will stop the engine if
either the speed control lever is not in the Neutral position
or the blade control (PTO) lever is engaged.
Blade control knob (PTO) – Push/pull knob is used in
conjunction with OPC levers to drive mower blades.
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2. Wear hearing protection
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Speed control lever – This machine has a variable speed
control with a neutral position. This controls how fast the
machine will travel.
Drive levers – Release drive levers to engage forward
traction operation and squeeze to reverse. Squeeze right
side of drive lever to turn right and left side to turn left.
Neutral lock – Squeeze drive levers back and move locks
to the rear for neutral lock. Squeeze drive levers back and
move locks to the front for parking brake lock.
Ignition Switch – Key switch is used in conjunction with
recoil starter. Switch has two positions: RUN and OFF.
Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine.
Fuel Shut–off Valve – (Inline) Close fuel shut–off valve
when transporting or storing mower.
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Figure 18
1. Throttle control
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC)
3. Blade control knob (PTO)
4. Drive lever
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5
6
4
3
7
5. Neutral lock
6. Ignition switch
7. Choke
8. Speed control lever