Toro 02000 GROUNDS PRO 2000, Operator'S Manual

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Traction Pedal
(Fig. 6)—The traction pedal: 1) makes
the machine move forward, 2) moves it backward and 3)
stops the machine. Using the heel and toe of your right
foot, depress the top of the pedal to move forward and
the bottom of the pedal to move backward or to assist in
stopping when moving forward. Also, allow the pedal to
move or move it to the neutral position to stop the
machine. Do not rest the heel of your foot on reverse
when going forward (Fig. 7).
Figure 6
1. Traction pedal
2. Parking brake
Figure 7
1. Forward
2. Reverse
Parking Brake (Fig. 6)—Whenever the engine is shut
off, the parking brake must be engaged to prevent
accidental movement of the machine. To engage the
parking brake, pull back on the lever. After releasing the
parking brake, move the mower slightly in reverse to
release the brakes before moving forward.
Throttle (Fig. 8)—The throttle is used to operate the
engine at various speeds. Moving the throttle upward
increases engine speed; downward decreases engine
speed. The throttle also controls the speed of the reel
blades and, with the traction pedal, controls the
machine’s ground speed.
Choke
(Fig. 8)—To start a cold engine, close the choke
by moving the choke control upward to ON. After the
engine starts, regulate the choke to keep the engine
running smoothly. As soon as possible, open the choke
by pulling it downward to the OFF position. A warm
engine requires little or no choking when starting.
Lift Lever
(Fig. 8)—The lift lever has four positions:
LOWER, RAISE, NEUTRAL and FLOAT. To lower the
cutting units to the ground, move the lift lever forward.
To raise the cutting units, pull the lift lever rearward to
the RAISE position.
PTO Switch
(Fig. 8)—The switch has two positions:
ENGAGE and DISENGAGE. Push the switch lever
forward to engage the cutting units. Pull the switch level
rearward to disengage the cutting units.
Figure 8
1. Throttle control
2. Choke control
3. PTO switch
4. Cutting unit lift lever
Ignition Switch
(Fig. 9)—The ignition switch, used to
start and stop the engine, has three positions: OFF, RUN
and START. Turn the key clockwise—START
position—to engage the starter. Release the key when the
engine starts. The key will move automatically to ON.
To shut off the engine, turn the key counterclockwise to
OFF.
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