Toro 23518, Operator'S Manual

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lever forward. To reduce the choke, move the choke lever
backward.
Note:
Pull the choke lever back into the detent to set the
choke to the O
FF
position.
Note:
Do not run a warm engine with choke in the O
N
position.
Parking-Brake Handle
The parking-brake handle is located on the control console,
to the right of the ignition switch (
Figure 8 ).
Note:
The brake handle sets a parking brake in each of the
transmissions.
To set the brake, pull handle out and slide it backward. To
release, push the handle forward into the detent.
When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked
or blocked in addition to the brake being set. The machine
must be tied down and brake set when transporting.
Hour Meter
The hour meter is located above the ignition switch ( Figure 8 ).
The hour meter displays the total number of hours that you
have run the machine.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is located on the right side of the control
console (
Figure 8 ).
The switch has 3 positions: O
FF
, O
N
, and S
TART
( Figure 9 ).
Figure 9
1. Off 3. Start
2. On
On/Off Tine Ground Engagement Foot
Switch
Located above the tine down pressure control on the control
console.
To enable the tines ground engagement, push down on the
top of the switch. To disable the tines ground engagement,
push down on the rear of the switch.
Tine-Pressure Gauge
The tine-pressure gauge is located in the middle of the control
console (
Figure 8 ).
The tine-pressure gauge to indicates the downward pressure
the machine exerts on the tines when aerating.
Tines-Elevation Switch
Keep hands and feet away from the tines. Make sure the
tines area is clear of any obstructions before lowering it.
The tine-elevation switch is located on the operator platform
(
Figure 8 ).
To lower the tines into the ground, stand on the tine-elevation
switch. To raise the tines, remove your foot from the switch.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut-off valve is located behind the engine and under
the fuel tank (
Figure 10 ).
Use the fuel-shutoff valve to shutoff the fuel when the
machine will not be used for a few days, when transporting
the machine to and from the jobsite, or when the machine is
parked inside a building.
To open for fuel shut-off valve, rotate the handle of the fuel
shut-off valve until it is aligned with the fuel line. To close the
fuel shut-off valve, rotate the handle 90° to the fuel line.
Figure 10
1. Off position 2. On position
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