Setting The Height-Of-Cut; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro Wheel Horse 12–32 XL Operator's Manual

Operation

Setting the Height-of-Cut

The height-of-cut lever (deck lift) is used to raise and
lower the mower to the desired cutting height.
1. The cutting height may be set in one of seven
positions from approximately 1 to 4 inches
(25 to 102 mm).
2. Pull on the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) and
move it to the desired position (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
1. Height-of-cut lever (deck
lift)
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Starting and Stopping
the Engine
Starting
1.
2.
3.
1" (25 mm)
1–1/2" (38 mm)
4.
2" (51 mm)
2–1/2" (64 mm)
5.
3" (76 mm)
3–1/2" (89 mm)
4" (102 mm)
6.
Sit down on the seat.
Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the
Parking Brake, page 10.
Note: The engine will not start unless you set
the parking brake or fully depress the
clutch/brake pedal.
Move the ground speed selector into neutral "N"
(Fig. 6).
Move the blade control (PTO) to
"DISENGAGED" (Fig. 7).
Move the throttle lever to "CHOKE" (Fig. 8).
Note: An engine that has been running and is
warm may not require step 5.
Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in
the "START" position (Fig. 9). When the engine
starts, release the key.
IMPORTANT: If the engine does not start
after 30 seconds of continuous cranking, turn
the ignition key to "OFF" and let the starter
motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting, page 44.