Toro 23522 Operator's Manual page 9

Blade-Control Clutch
Use the blade-control clutch to engage and disengage
the mower blade.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has 3 positions: O
S . The key turns to S
TART
to R upon release. Turning the key to the O
UN
("STOP") position shuts off the engine; however,
always remove the key from the ignition switch
when leaving the machine to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the engine and to prevent the
battery from inadvertently draining
1. Off position
2. Run position
Throttle/Choke Lever
1 lever controls both the throttle and the choke.
The throttle controls the engine speed and has
a continuous-variable setting from S
Engage the choke by moving the lever past the FAST
setting until it stops
Traction Control
Use the traction control to move the machine forward
and rearward with continuously variable speed.
Fuel-Shutoff Valve
Close the fuel-shutoff valve for transport, maintenance,
and storage.
Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open when
starting the engine.
Parking Brake
The parking brake is located near the battery. To
engage the parking brake, pull the lever outward
through the keyhole and down to lock it in place
, R
FF UN
and moves back
TART
(Figure 8).
Figure 8
3. Start position
to F
LOW AST
(Figure 9). Disengage the parking brake by lifting the
lever and push it inward through the keyhole.
, and
FF
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Hour Meter
The hour meter displays the number of hours of
operation logged on the machine
.
1. Hour meter
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Figure 9
(Figure 10).
Figure 10
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