Toro 31051 Operator's Manual page 17

Horn Button
Push the horn button inward to activate the horn
(Figure 6).
Brake Pedal
Use the brake pedal (Figure
machine.
1. Brake pedal
2. Traction pedal
Traction Pedal
Use the traction pedal
forward or rearward. Press the top of the pedal to
move the machine forward and the bottom to move
it rearward. Ground speed depends on how far
you press the pedal. For maximum ground speed,
move the throttle lever to the F
press traction pedal. The maximum forward speed
is approximately 14 km/h (9 mph). To get maximum
power under a heavy load or when ascending a hill,
move the throttle lever to the F
the engine speed (rpm) high, while pressing traction
pedal gradually. When the engine speed begins to
decrease, release the traction pedal slightly to allow
the engine speed to increase.
Parking-Brake Lock
While pressing the brake pedal, push the
parking-brake lock (Figure
parking brake in the engaged position. To disengage
the parking brake, push the brake pedal forward. The
parking-brake lock automatically disengages.
7) to stop or slow the
Figure 7
3. Parking-brake lock
(Figure 7) to move the machine
position, and fully
AST
position and keep
AST
7) forward to lock the
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge
remaining in the fuel tank.
1. Fuel gauge
2. Engine-temperature
gauge
3. Height-of-cut switch
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Engine-Temperature Gauge
The engine-temperature gauge
the current temperature of the engine.
Height-of-Cut Switch
Use the height-of-cut switch
lower your desired height of cut.
Height-of-Cut Gauge
The height-of-cut gauge
nominal mower deck cutting height.
1. Height-of-cut gauge
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(Figure 8) indicates the level of fuel
Figure 8
4. Hour meter/service due
indicator
5. Throttle lever
(Figure
(Figure 8) to raise or
(Figure 9) indicates the
Figure 9
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8) indicates
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