Toro 23508, Operator'S Manual

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Fuel-Shutoff Valve
The fuel-shutoff valve ( Figure 5 ) is located on the
engine and is used to shut off the fuel when the
machine will not be used for a few days, during
transport to and from the jobsite, and when parked
inside a building.
Rotate it down to open it or up to close it.
Self-Propel Drive Bail
The self-propel drive bail ( Figure 6 ), located under
the handle, controls the forward and reverse motion
of the machine.
When you squeeze the self-propel drive bail is against
the handle, the ground speed of the machine changes
based on the distance between the bail and the
handle. When you release the bail, the machine stops
moving.
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Figure 6
1. Seeder-control lever 4. Self-propel drive bail
2. Handle 5. Blade-control lock
3. Blade-control bail
Blade-Control Bail
The blade-control bail ( Figure 6 ), located at front of
the handle, and engages or disengages the blade.
If the engine is running, the blades engage when you
squeeze the blade-control bail toward the handle.
When you release the blade-control bail, the blades
stop.
Blade-Control Lock
The blade-control lock ( Figure 6 ) is located on the left
side of the handle, next to the blade-control bail.
Moving the blade-control lock into the full forward
position allows the blade-control bail to be squeezed
against the handle.
Squeezing the blade-control bail against the handle
engages the blade. Releasing the blade-control bail
automatically disengages the blade. The blade-control
lock resets to lock the blade-control bail.
Seeder-Control Lever
The seeder-control lever ( Figure 6 ) is located on the
right handlebar.
Push the lever forward to start the seed flow, and pull
it rearward to stop the seed flow.
Parking Brake
Set the parking brake whenever you leave the machine
unattended and when performing maintenance. To
engage the parking brake, pull the brake rod out and
down, locking it in the out position. To disengage the
brake, pull the brake up until it snaps back into the
machine.
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Figure 7
(Rear of machine shown)
1. Parking brake
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