Operation; Think Safety First; Controls; Parking Brake - Toro 71233 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all of 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 of the controls (Fig. 1) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
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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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7. Height-of-cut lever
(deck lift)
8. Parking brake lever
9. Throttle lever
10. Hood opening
11. Operating-in-Reverse
light
12. KeyChoice switch
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Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the 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 of the brake pedal. The brake pedal
should stay in the depressed (locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. 2). The parking
brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the brake pedal.
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Figure 2
1. Brake pedal

Positioning the Seat

The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat
where you have the best control of the machine and are
most comfortable.
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob (Fig. 3).
2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the
knob.
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2. Parking brake lever