Headlights; Using The Blade Control (Pto); Setting The Height Of Cut; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 71233 Operator's Manual

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1. Adjustment knob

Headlights

A dash-mounted On/Off switch (Fig. 1) controls the
headlights. The lights only shine while the engine is
running and the switch is On.

Using the Blade Control (PTO)

The blade control (PTO) engages and disengages power to
the blade(s).
Engaging the Blade(s)
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Move the blade control (PTO) to Engaged (Fig. 4).
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Figure 4
1. Disengaged
2. Engaged
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3. Blade control (PTO)
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Disengaging the Blade(s)
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Move the blade control (PTO) to Disengaged (Fig. 4).

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 in. (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)
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake, page 11.
Note: The engine will not start unless you set the parking
brake or fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Move the PTO to Disengaged (Fig. 6).
4. Move the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 7).
Note: An engine that has been running and is warm may
not require step 4.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start
position (Fig. 8). 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 29.
1 in. (25 mm)
1-1/2 in. (38 mm)
2 in. (51 mm)
2-1/2 in. (64 mm)
3 in. (76 mm)
3-1/2 in. (89 mm)
4 in. (102 mm)