Controls - Toro 23510 Operator's Manual

Controls

Choke Lever
Before starting a cold engine, move the choke lever
to the left. After the engine starts, regulate the choke to keep
the engine running smoothly. As soon as possible, move the
choke lever all the way to the right.
Note: A warm engine requires little or no choking.
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever (Figure
controls the engine speed. Moving the throttle lever rearward
increases the engine speed, and moving the throttle lever
forward decreases the engine speed.
Engine On/Off Switch
The engine on/off switch
right-hand side of the engine. Rotate the switch clockwise to
the On position before starting the engine. Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to the Off position to stop the engine.
Fuel Shutoff Valve
The fuel shutoff valve (Figure
is used to shut off the fuel when the machine will not be used
for a few days, during transport to and from the jobsite, and
when parked inside a building.
Rotate it down to open it or up to close it.
Self-propel Drive Bail
The self-propel drive bail
controls the forward and reverse motion of the machine.
When you squeeze the self-propel drive bail is against the
handle, the ground speed of the machine will change based
on the distance between the bail and the handle. When you
release the bail, the machine will stop moving.
5) is located on the engine and
(Figure 5) is located on the front
5) is located on the engine and
(Figure 6), located under the handle,
(Figure 5)
1. Seeder-control lever
2. Handle
3. Blade-control bail
Blade-control Bail
The blade-control bail
handle, engages or disengages the blade.
If the engine is running, the blades will engage when you
squeeze the blade-control bail toward the handle.
When you release the blade-control bail, the blades will stop.
Blade-control Lock
The blade-control lock
the handle, next to the blade-control bail.
Moving the blade-control lock into the full forward position
allows the blade-control bail to be squeezed against the
handle.
Squeezing the blade-control bail against the handle engages
the blade. Releasing the blade-control bail automatically
disengages the blade. The blade-control lock will reset to lock
the blade-control bail.
Seeder-control Lever
The seeder-control lever
handle bar.
Push the lever forward to start the seed flow, and pull it
rearward to stop the seed flow.
Parking Brake
Set the parking brake whenever you leave the machine
unattended and when performing maintenance. To engage
the parking brake, pull the brake rod out and down, locking
it in the out position. To disengage the brake, pull the brake
up until it snaps back into the machine.
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Figure 6
4. Self-propel drive bail
5. Blade-control lock
(Figure 6), located in front of the
(Figure 6) is located on the left side of
(Figure 6) is located on the right