Controls - Toro TITAN ZX5000 Operator's Manual

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls before you start
the engine and operate the machine (Figure 5).
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1. Throttle and choke control
2. Hour meter
3. Ignition switch
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions: Start, Run
and Off. The key will turn to Start and move back to
Run upon release. Turning the key to the Off position
will stop the engine; however, always remove the key
when leaving the machine to prevent the engine from
accidentally starting (Figure 5).
Throttle/Choke Control
The throttle and choke is combined into one control
lever. The throttle control is variable between Fast and
Slow. Engage the choke by moving the lever past the
Fast setting until it stops (Figure 5).
Blade Control Switch (Power Take-Off)
The blade control switch, represented by a power
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power
to the mower blades (Figure 5).
Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the blades
have operated. It operates when the blade control
switch (PTO) is engaged. Use these times for scheduling
regular maintenance (Figure 5).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel window located below the operator position
can be used to verify the level of gasoline in the tank
(Figure 6).
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Figure 5
4. Blade control switch (PTO)
5. Fuses
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1. Fuel gauge window
Motion Control Levers
The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls
of independent wheel motors. Moving a lever forward
or backward turns the wheel on the same side forward
or in reverse; wheel speed is proportional to the amount
the lever is moved. Move the control levers outward
from the center to the neutral lock position and exit the
machine (Figure 3). Always position the motion control
levers into the neutral lock position when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Neutral Lock Position
The neutral lock position is used with the safety interlock
system to engage and disengage the mower blades and
to determine neutral position.
Foot Pedal Deck Lift System
The foot pedal deck lift system allows the operator
to lower and raise the deck from the seated position.
The operator can use the foot pedal to lift the deck
briefly to avoid obstacles or lock the deck in the highest
height-of-cut or transport position (Figure 3).
Height-of-Cut Lever
The height-of-cut lever works with the foot pedal to
lock the deck in a specific cutting height. Only adjust the
height of cut while machine is not moving (Figure 3).
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Figure 6