Controls; Switching The Fuel Tanks; Operating The Parking Brake; Releasing The Parking Brake - Toro 74179 Operator's Manual

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 10) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
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Figure 10
1. Ignition switch
2. Motion control lever
3. Parking brake lever
4. Throttle
5. Choke
Using the Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has
operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use these
times for scheduling regular maintenance.
Figure 11
1. Hour meter
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6. Power take off (PTO)
7. Height-of-cut lever
8. Fuel cap
9. Hourmeter
10. Fuel shut-off valve
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Switching the Fuel Tanks

The unit has two fuel tanks, one located on the left side and
one on the right side. Each tank connects to the fuel
shut-off valve in the control panel. From there a common
fuel line leads to the engine (Fig. 12).
To use the right side fuel tank, rotate the fuel shut-off valve
1/4 turn to the right from the off location. This uses fuel
from the right side tank only. When the right fuel tank is
empty, move the fuel shut off valve 1/4 turn to the left from
the off position.
Close the fuel shut-off valve, on the front panel, before
transporting or storing the machine.
Figure 12
1. Shut-off valve

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Important Do not park on slopes unless the wheels are
chocked or blocked.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 13) out to the
neutral lock position.
2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the
parking brake (Fig. 13). The parking brake lever should
stay firmly in the Engaged position.

Releasing the Parking Brake

Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to
release the parking brake (Fig. 13). The parking brake is
disengaged.
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