Parking Brake; Ignition Switch; Hour Meter; Light Switch - Toro 07252 Operator's Manual

Parking Brake

The parking brake is a small plate at the top of the brake
pedal (Fig. 14). Whenever the engine is shut off, the
parking brake must be engaged to prevent accidental
movement of the vehicle. To engage the parking brake, step
on the brake pedal firmly and roll forward with the top of
your foot. To disengage, depress the accelerator pedal. If
the vehicle is parked on a steep grade, make sure the
parking brake is applied. Place blocks at the downhill side
of the wheels.
Choke Control
The choke control is located below and to the right of the
operator's seat. To start a cold engine, close the carburetor
choke (Fig. 15) by pulling the choke control outward to the
ON position. After the engine starts, regulate the choke to
keep the engine running smoothly. As soon as possible,
open the choke by pushing the control in to the OFF
position. A warm engine requires little or no choking.
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Figure 15
1. Choke
Gear Shift Selector
The gear shift selector has three positions: forward, reverse,
and neutral (Fig. 15). The gear shift selector will start and
run in any of the three positions.
Note: If the gear shift selector is in Reverse when the
ignition is turned on, a buzzer will sound to warn the
operator.
Important The vehicle should always be stopped
before changing the gear selection and direction.
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2. Gear shift selector
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Ignition Switch

The ignition switch (Fig. 16), used to start and stop the
engine, has two positions: Off and On. Rotate the key
clockwise to the On position to allow operation. When the
vehicle is stopped, rotate the key counterclockwise to the
Off position. Remove the key from the ignition.

Hour Meter

The hour meter (Fig. 16) indicates the total number of
hours the engine is running. The hour meter starts to
function whenever the accelerator is depressed.
Oil Light
The oil light warns the operator if the engine oil level drops
below a safe level (Fig. 16). If the light comes on and
remains lit, the oil level should be checked and oil added if
necessary; see Engine Oil, page 28.
Note: The oil light may flicker. This is normal and no
action needs to be taken.

Light Switch

Toggle the switch to activate the headlights. Push to turn
the lights on (Fig. 16).
Power Point
The power point is used to power optional electrical
accessories (Fig. 16).
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Figure 16
1. Ignition switch
2. Hour meter
3. Light switch
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4. Oil light
5. Power Point