Toro 31230 Operator's Manual page 11

Tilt Steering Pedal
To tilt the steering wheel toward you, press the foot pedal
down, pull the steering tower toward you to the most
comfortable position, and release the pedal
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has 3 positions: O
S (Figure 5).
TART
1. Power-takeoff (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
Moving the throttle lever forward toward the F
increases the engine speed. Moving it rearward toward the
S position decreases the engine speed. The throttle
LOW
controls the speed of the blades and, with the traction pedal,
controls the ground speed of the machine. Always run the
machine with the throttle in the F
grass.
Power-Takeoff (PTO) Switch
The power-takeoff (PTO) switch starts and stops the mower
blades (Figure 5).
(Figure 4).
, O /P
FF N REHEAT
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. Coolant-temperature-warning
light
5) controls the engine speed.
position
AST
position when cutting
AST
Hour Meter
The hour meter
the engine has operated. It operates when the key switch is
in the R position. Use these times for scheduling regular
UN
maintenance.
Differential-Lock Switch
, and
Press the front of the switch and hold it down to engage the
differential lock
Glow-Plug-Indicator Light (Orange
Light)
The glow-plug-indicator light
turn the ignition switch to the O
6 seconds. When the light turns off, you can start the engine.
Engine-Coolant-Temperature-Warning
Light
This light glows and the attachment stops if the temperature
of the engine coolant is high
the machine and the coolant temperature rises another 7°C
(20°F), the engine shuts off.
Important: If the attachment shuts down and the
temperature-warning light is on, push the PTO knob
down, drive the machine to a safe, flat area, move the
throttle lever to the S
pedal to move to the
the parking brake. Allow the engine to idle for several
minutes while it cools to a safe level. Shut off the engine
and check the cooling system; refer to
Cooling System (page
Charge Indicator
The charge indicator illuminates when the charging-system
circuit malfunctions
Oil-Pressure-Warning Light
The oil-pressure-warning light
pressure in engine drops below a safe level. If low oil pressure
ever occurs, shut off the engine and determine the cause.
Repair the damage before starting the engine again.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge (Figure
remaining in the fuel tank.
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(Figure 5) records the number of hours that
(Figure 5).
(Figure 5) turns on when you
position. It remains on for
N
(Figure 5). If you do not stop
position, allow the traction
LOW
position, and engage
NEUTRAL
36).
(Figure 5).
(Figure 5) glows when the oil
6) indicates the amount of fuel
Checking the