Operation; Think Safety First; Controls; Using The Parking Brake - Toro 266H Wheel Horse 72052 Operator's Manual

Operation

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.

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls before you start the
engine and operate the machine (Fig. 4).
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Figure 4
1. Steering wheel
2. Ignition switch
3. Brake pedal
4. Parking brake lever
5. Traction control pedal
6. Throttle lever
7. Choke lever

Using the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal (Fig. 5) down and hold it in the
depressed position.
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8. Power take off (PTO)
9. Indicator control
module/Hourmeter
10. Attachment lift lever
11. Tilt wheel lever
12. Hood opening
13. Dial-a-height knob
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2. Lift the parking brake lever (Fig. 5) up and gradually
take your foot off the brake pedal. The brake pedal
should stay in the depressed (locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. 5). The parking
brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the brake pedal.
Figure 5
1. Brake pedal
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake, page 15.
Note: The engine will not start unless you set the parking
brake or fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Push the PTO (power take off) to off (Fig. 6).
4. Move the choke lever to on (Fig. 6).
Note: An engine that has been running and is warm may
not require step 4.
5. Move throttle lever to fast (Fig. 7).
6. Turn the ignition key and hold it in the start position
(Fig. 8). When the engine starts, release the key.
Important
If the engine does not start after 10 seconds
of continuous cranking, turn the ignition key to off and let
the starter motor cool for 60 seconds; refer to
Troubleshooting, page 35.
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2. Parking brake lever