Starting The Engine; Stopping The Vehicle; Parking The Vehicle; Cargo Bed - Toro 07253TC Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Sit in the operator's seat, insert the key into the
ignition switch, and turn the key clockwise to the
On position.
Note: If the gear shift selector is in reverse, the
buzzer will sound to warn the operator.
2. Move gear shift selector to the desired position.
4. Slowly step on the accelerator pedal.
Note:The parking brake will automatically
disengage when the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Note: If the engine is cold, depress and hold the
accelerator pedal about half way down and pull
the choke knob out to the ON position.
Important Do not attempt to push or tow the
vehicle to get it started.

Stopping the Vehicle

To stop the machine, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and slowly depress the brake pedal.

Parking the Vehicle

1. Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to OFF.
2. Remove the key from switch to prevent accidental
starting.

Cargo Bed

Raising the Bed
1. Slide the latch upward toward the top of the
cutout in the bed frame (Fig. 9).
1. Latch
2. Lift up on the latch with one hand while raising
the bed with your other hand.
3. Raise the bed to its full height; then lower it
slightly to engage the prop rod (Fig. 10).
1. Prop rod
Lowering the Bed
1. Lift up the bed slightly with one hand while
pressing down on the prop rod.
2. Lower the bed until the latch engages.
3. To secure the bed tightly to the bed frame, move
the latch to the lower section of the cutout.
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Figure 9
Figure 10