Operation; Think Safety First; Controls; Parking Brake - Toro Wheel Horse 12–32 XL Operator's Manual

Operation

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.

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 1) before
you start the engine and operate the machine.
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10
8
7
Figure 1
1. Steering wheel
2. Light switch—on/off
(selected models)
3. Ignition switch
4. Clutch/brake pedal
5. Blade control (PTO)
6. Ground speed selector
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1
2
11
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7. Height-of-cut lever
(deck lift)
8. Parking brake lever
9. Throttle lever
10. Hood opening
11. Operating–in –Reverse
light
12. Key Choice switch

Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the clutch/brake pedal (Fig. 2) down and
hold it in the depressed position.
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Fig. 2) up and
gradually take your foot off the clutch/brake
pedal. The clutch/brake pedal should stay in the
depressed (locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
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1. Push down on the clutch/brake pedal (Fig. 2).
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The parking brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the clutch/brake pedal.
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6
2
1. Clutch/brake pedal
Figure 2
2. Parking brake lever
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