Controls - Toro 04356 Operator's Manual

Controls

Mow Pedal
Depressing the mow pedal (Fig. 16) fully during operation
lowers the cutting units and starts the reels. The mow pedal
will stay depressed due to the detent action of the valve
bank during operation. The operator does not need to hold
the pedal down.
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Figure 16
1. Mow pedal
2. Lift pedal
3. Traction pedal
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal (Fig. 16) actuates an automotive
drum-type mechanical brake located at each traction wheel.
Lift Pedal
Depressing the lift pedal (Fig. 16) during operation stops
the reels from turning and lifts the cutting units. The lift
pedal must be fully depressed until the cutting units are
fully raised and have stopped rotating.
Parking Brake Button
Depressing the brake pedal to actuate the brake assembly,
then depressing the small button indicated (Fig. 16) will
keep the brakes actuated for parking. Disengage it by
depressing the brake pedal. Form the habit of locking the
parking brake before you leave the machine.
Traction and Stopping Pedal
The traction pedal (Fig. 16) has three functions: to make
the machine move forward, to move it backward, and to
stop the machine. Depress the top of the pedal to move
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4. Brake pedal
5. Parking brake button
forward and the bottom of the pedal to move backward or
to assist in stopping when moving forward. Also, allow the
pedal to move to the neutral position to stop the machine.
For operator comfort, do not rest the heel of your foot on
reverse when operating forward (Fig. 17).
Figure 17
Throttle Control
The throttle control (Fig. 18) gives the operator the ability
to control the speed of the engine. Moving the throttle
control toward the Fast position increases the engine RPM;
moving the throttle control toward Slow will decrease the
engine RPM.
Note: The engine cannot be stopped by the use of the
throttle control.
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Figure 18
1. Choke control
2. Throttle control
3. Ignition switch
4. Voltmeter
5. Leak detector test/light
switch
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6. Hour meter
7. Fuse (10 amp, 15 amp
maximum)
8. Seat adjusting handle