Operation; Think Safety First; Controls - Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

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Figure 9
1. Positive post
2. Negative post
Warning
Charging battery produces gasses that can explode
and cause serious injury.
• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from
battery.
• Make sure the ignition switch is off.
• Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet then from the negative
and positive battery posts (Fig. 9).
5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the level is
once again up to the upper line on the battery case (Fig.
8) and install covers.

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
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3. Charger red (+) wire
4. Charger black (–) wire
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Think Safety First

Please carefully read all the safety instructions and symbols
in the safety section. Knowing this information could help
you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet and
head is recommended.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Figure 10
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 11) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has three positions:
fast, slow and choke.
Blade Control Bail – Control bail used in conjunction with
deck engagement switch (PTO) to release blade brake and
engage clutch to drive mower blades. Release bail to
disengage mower blades.
Blade Control Switch (PTO) – Rocker switch used in
conjunction with control bail to release blade brake and
engage clutch to drive mower blades.
Upper Control Bar – Push forward on control bar to
engage forward traction operation, release to stop. Pull
back on control bar to go backwards. Release either side of
control bar to turn right or left.
Reference Handle – Limits forward travel of control bar to
pre-set position to help maintain desired ground speed and
direction of travel. It is locked in position with quick
release levers.
Ignition Switch – Key switch is used with the electric
starter. Switch has three positions: start, run and off.
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