Toro 31230N Operator's Manual page 13

Tilt Steering Pedal
To tilt the steering wheel towards you, press the foot pedal
down, and pull the steering tower toward you to the most
comfortable position and then release the pedal (Figure 4).
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions: Off, On/Preheat,
and Start (Figure 5).
1. Power take off (PTO)
Switch
2. Oil pressure warning light
3. Charge indicator light
4. Hour meter
5. Differential lock switch (2
wheel drive only)
6. Steering selector switch (4
wheel drive only)
7. Throttle lever
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever (Figure 5) controls the speed of the engine.
Moving the throttle lever forward toward the Fast position
increases the engine speed. Moving it rearward toward the
Slow position decreases the engine speed. The throttle
controls the speed of the blades and, in conjunction with the
traction pedal, controls ground speed of the machine. Always
run the machine with the throttle in the Fast position when
cutting grass.
Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the mower
blades (Figure 5).
Figure 5
8. Diagnostic light (4 wheel
drive only)
9. Ignition switch
10. Power point
11. Optional switch location
12. Deck lift switch
13. Glow plug light
14. Engine coolant
temperature warning
light
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Figure 5) records the number of hours the
engine has operated. It operates when the key switch is in
the Run position. Use these times for scheduling regular
maintenance.
Differential Lock Switch
Press the front of the switch and hold it down to engage the
differential lock (Figure 5).
Glow Plug Light (Orange Light)
The glow plug indicator light (Figure 5) turns on when the
ignition switch is turned to the On position. It remains lit
for 6 seconds. When the light turns off, the engine is ready
to be started.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
This light glows and the attachment stops if the engine
coolant temperature is high (Figure 5). If the machine is not
stopped and the coolant temperature rises another 20° F, the
engine will stop.
Important: If the attachment shuts down and the
temperature warning light is on, push PTO knob down,
drive to a safe flat area, move the throttle lever to the
Slow position, allow the traction pedal to move to the
neutral position, and engage the parking brake. Allow
the engine to idle for several minutes while it cools to a
safe level. Stop the engine and check the cooling system;
refer to Checking the Cooling System.
Charge Indicator
Illuminates when the charging system circuit malfunctions
(Figure 5).
Oil Pressure Warning Light
The oil pressure warning light (Figure 5) glows when the oil
pressure in engine drops below a safe level. If low oil pressure
ever occurs, stop the engine and determine the cause. Repair
the damage before starting the engine again.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge (Figure 6) indicates the fuel level remaining
in the fuel tank.
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