Toro 71430 - Manual (Page 13)

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Throttle / Choke Control
The throttle/choke control is
located on the right side of the
tractor’s dash panel. This lever
controls the speed of the engine
and, when pushed all the way
forward, the choke control also.
When set in a given position, the
throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
IMPORTANT: When operating the
tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, be certain that the
throttle/choke control is always
in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the
right front side of the tractor
above the drive pedal along the
running board. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE: The brake pedal must
be fully depressed to activate the
safety interlock switch when
starting the tractor
.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the
left side of the fender and has
three positions, FORWARD,
NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The
brake pedal must be depressed
and the tractor must not be in
motion when the moving shift
lever.
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift
lever. Doing so may result in
serious damage to the tractor’s
transmission.
Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor’s right
fender, the deck lift lever is used
to change the height of the
cutting deck. To use, move the
lever to the left, then place in the
notch best suited for your
application.
Ignition Switch Module
WARNING: Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE
position once the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the STOP position. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both
Safety Interlock Switches on page 15 and Starting The Engine
on page 16 of this manual for detailed instructions
regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the
tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located below
the brake pedal on the right front
side of the tractor along the
running board. Depress the drive
pedal with your right foot when
the tractor shift lever is in either
FORWARD or REVERSE to
cause the tractor to move.
Ground speed is also controlled
with the drive pedal. The further
down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will
travel. The pedal will return to its original position when
released.
Choke
Position
FAST
SLOW
N
F
R
Start
Position
Stop
Position
Normal
Mowing Mode