Toro 33518 Operator's Manual page 18

Note:
Do not run a warm engine with the choke in
the O position.
N
Parking-Brake Handle
The parking-brake handle is located on the control
console, to the right of the key switch
Note:
The brake handle engages a parking brake in
each of the transmissions.
•
To engage the parking brake, pull the handle out
and slide it rearward.
•
To release the parking brake, push the handle
forward into the detent.
When parking on a steep slope, chock or block the
wheels in addition to engaging the parking brake. Tie
down the machine and engage the parking brake
when transporting the machine.
Hour Meter
The hour meter is located above the key switch
(Figure 11).
The hour meter displays the total number of hours
that you have run the machine.
Key Switch
The key switch is located on the right side of the
control console (Figure
Use the key switch to start and shut off the engine.
The switch has 3 positions: O
(Figure 12).
Figure 12
1. O
FF
2. O
N
(Figure 11).
11).
, O , and S
FF N TART
3. S
TART
On/Off Tine Ground-Engagement
Foot Switch
The tine ground-engagement foot switch is located
above the tine down pressure control on the control
console.
Push down on the top of the switch to enable the tine
ground-engagement foot switch. Push down the rear
of the switch to disable the foot switch.
Tine-Pressure Gauge
The tine-pressure gauge is located in the middle of
the control console
The tine-pressure gauge to indicates the downward
pressure the machine exerts on the tines when
aerating.
Tines-Elevation Switch
Keep your hands and feet away from the tines.
Make sure that the tines area is clear of any
obstructions before lowering it.
The tine-elevation switch is located on the operator
platform (Figure
To lower the tines into the ground, stand on the
tine-elevation switch. To raise the tines, remove your
foot from the switch.
Fuel-Shutoff Valve
The fuel-shutoff valve is located behind the engine
and under the fuel tank
Use the fuel-shutoff valve to shut off the fuel when
the machine will not be used for a few days, when
transporting the machine to and from the jobsite, or
when the machine is parked inside a building.
•
To open for fuel-shutoff valve, rotate the handle
of the fuel-shutoff valve until it is aligned with the
fuel line.
•
To close the fuel-shutoff valve, rotate the handle
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90° to the fuel line.
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(Figure 11).
11).
(Figure 13).