Light Switch; Fuel Gauge; Ignition Switch; Hour Meter - Toro 07253 Operator's Manual

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 that 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, pull the choke
control outward (Fig. 14). After the engine starts, regulate
the choke to keep the engine running smoothly. As soon as
possible, push the control in to the Off position. A warm
engine requires little or no choking.
Gear Shift Selector
The gear shift selector has three positions: forward, reverse,
and neutral (Fig. 14). The engine 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
Always stop the vehicle before changing
gears.
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Figure 14
1. Choke

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch (Fig. 15), 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. 15) indicates the total number of
hours the engine has run. The hour meter starts to function
whenever the accelerator is depressed.
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2. Gear shift selector
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Oil Light
The oil light warns the operator if the engine oil pressure
drops below a safe level (Fig. 15). If the light comes on and
remains lit, the oil level should be checked and oil added if
necessary; see Engine Oil, page 24.
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 it to turn
the lights on (Fig. 15).
Power Point
The power point is used to power optional electrical
accessories (Fig. 15).
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Figure 15
1. Ignition switch
2. Hour meter
3. Light switch

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge (Fig. 16) shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
Figure 16
1. Fuel gauge
Passenger Hand Holds
The passenger hand holds are located on the right side of
the dash panel and at the outside of each seat (Fig. 17).
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4. Oil light
5. Power Point
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