Key Switch; Pto Switch; Cruise Control Switch - Toro 31598 Operator's Manual

traveling at a very slow speed, less than 2 mph, to shift
to Hi or Lo.
Horn Button
Press the horn button (Figure 10) to activate the horn.
Parking Brake Latch
The knob on the left side of the console actuates the
parking brake lock (Figure 10). To engage the parking
brake, connect the pedals with the locking latch, push
down on both pedals, and pull the parking brake latch
out. To release the parking brake, press both pedals until
the parking brake latch retracts.
Figure 10
1. Brake pedals
2. Pedal locking latch
3. Parking brake latch
4. Turn signal switch
5. Info center
6. Hi-lo speed control
Throttle Switch
The throttle switch (Figure 11) has three positions low
idle, mid idle and high idle.
Variable Throttle Switch
The variable throttle switch (Figure 11) allows the engine
speed to be adjusted in small increments. Press the "+"
once to increase the engine speed and the "-" once to
decrease the engine speed.
Note: Moving the throttle switch will override and
cancel the variable throttle setting.
Important: Do not operate the engine below 1350
rpm.
7. Variable throttle switch
8. Throttle switch
9. Horn
10. Traction pedal
11. Tilt steering lever
Lift Switches
The lift switches (Figure 11) raise and lower the cutting
units. Press the switches forward to lower the cutting
unit and backward to raise the cutting units.
Note: The decks will not lower while in the Hi speed
range. and the decks will not raise or lower if the
operator is out of the seat when the engine is running.

Key Switch

The key switch (Figure 11) has three positions: Stop,
Run/Preheat, and Start.

1. PTO switch

2. Key switch
3. Traction assist switch
4. Lift switches
PTO Switch
The PTO switch (Figure 11) has two positions: Out
(start) and In (stop). Pull the PTO button out to engage
the implement or cutting unit blades. Push in the button
to disengage the implement operation.
Traction Assist Switch
When operating in mow (low) speed, press and hold
the traction assist switch (Figure 11) to enhance
traction drive performance in compromised operating
conditions.
Note: The traction assist only engages in Mow-
Forward. The traction assist will not engage in
Mow-Reverse or Hi speed range.

Cruise Control Switch

The cruise control switch (Figure 11) sets the speed of
the machine. Pressing the rear of the switch turns off
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Figure 11
5. Cruise control
6. Light switch
7. Power point (on the right
side of console)