Think Safety First; Controls; Accelerator Pedal; Brake Pedal - Toro 07253TC 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 or bystanders avoid
injury.

Controls

Accelerator Pedal

The accelerator pedal (Fig. 4) gives the operator the
ability to vary ground speed of the vehicle.
Depressing the pedal starts the engine. Depressing the
pedal farther increases ground speed. Releasing the
pedal will slow the vehicle and the engine will stop
running.

Brake Pedal

The brake pedal is used to stop or slow the vehicle (Fig.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Brakes can become worn or can be misadjusted.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Personal injury may result
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
If the brake pedal travels to within 2.5 cm (1") of
the vehicle floor board, the brakes must be
adjusted or repaired.
4).

Parking Brake

The parking brake is a small plate at the top of the
brake pedal (Fig. 4). Whenever the engine is shut off,
the parking brake must be engaged to prevent
accidental 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 the parking brake is
applied. Place blocks at the downhill side of the
wheels.
1. Accelerator pedal
2. Brake pedal
3. Parking brake

Choke Control

The choke control is located below and to the right of
the operator's seat. To start a cold engine, close the
carburetor choke (Fig. 5) by pulling the choke control
outward to ON position. After the engine starts,
regulate the choke to keep the engine running
smoothly. As soon as possible, open the choke by
pushing the control in to the OFF position. A warm
engine requires little or no choking.
1. Choke
2. Gear shift selector
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Figure 4
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Figure 5
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