Adjusting The Mirrors; Aiming The Headlights; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 31598 Operator's Manual

Figure 32
1. Tensioning cap
2. Spacers (4)
3. Shims (2 top and 2 bottom)
Figure 33
1. Left front outside castor
arm
2. Left front inside castor arm 4. Right front outside castor

Adjusting the Mirrors

Rear View Mirror
While sitting in the seat, adjust the rear view mirror
(Figure 34) to attain the best view out the rear window.
Pull the lever rearward to tilt the mirror to reduce the
brightness and glare of light.
Side View Mirrors
While the sitting in the seat, have a helper adjust the
side view mirrors (Figure 34) to attain the best view
around the side of the machine.
4. Top axle mounting hole
5. Castor wheel
3. Right front inside castor
arm
arm
1. Side view mirrors
2. Rear view mirror

Aiming the Headlights

1. Loosen the mounting nuts and position each
headlight so that it points straight ahead. Tighten
the mounting nut just enough to hold the headlight
in position.
2. Place a flat piece of sheet metal over the face of
the headlight.
3. Mount a magnetic protractor onto the plate. While
holding the assembly in place, carefully tilt the
headlight downward 3 degrees, then tighten the nut.
4. Repeat the procedure on the other headlight.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
1. Ensure that the parking brake is set. Remove your
foot from the traction pedal and ensure that it is in
neutral.
2. Set the throttle switch to the low-idle position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the Run position. The
air intake heater icon on the info center will
show/disappear.
4. When the glow indicator dims, turn the ignition key
to the Start position. Release the key immediately
when the engine starts and allow it to return to the
Run position. Allow engine to warm up at low speed
(without load) for 3 to 5 minutes, then actuate the
throttle switches to attain the desired engine speed.
Important: Do not run the starter motor
more than 30 seconds at a time or premature
starter failure may result. If the engine fails
to start after 30 seconds, turn the key to
the Off position, recheck the controls and
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Figure 34
3. Lever