Toro 14AP80RP744 - Manual (Page 13)

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Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is
located on the right side of the
tractor’s dash panel. This lever
controls the speed of the engine.
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 lever is always in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Choke Control
The choke control can be found
on the left side of the dash panel
and is activated by pulling the
knob outward. Activating the
choke control closes the choke
plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine. Refer to
Starting The Engine on page 16 of
this manual for detailed starting
instructions.
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
when starting the tractor .
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the front of the fender
between the operator’s legs and has four positions.
Placing the lever in FORWARD—HI, FORWARD—LO
or REVERSE engages the tractor’s transmission.
When the shift lever is in none of these positions, the
tractor’s transmission is in NEUTRAL. The tractor must
not be in motion when moving the shift lever. Always
bring the tractor to a complete stop prior to moving the
shift lever from FORWARD—HI to FORWARD—LO or
vice-versa.
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 6.
Figure 6
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.
FAST
SLOW
Start
Position
Stop
Position
Normal
Mowing Mode