Toro 71202, Operator'S Manual, Page: 13 / 46

Operation
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Using the Blade Control (PTO)
The blade control (PTO) engages and disengages
power to the blade(s).
Engaging the Blade(s)
1. Depress the clutch/brake pedal to stop the
machine.
2. Move the blade control (PTO) to “ENGAGED”
(Fig. 5).
Figure 5
1. Disengaged
2. Engaged
3. Blade control (PTO)
1
3
2
Disengaging the Blade(s)
1. Depress the clutch/brake pedal to stop the
machine.
2. Move the blade control (PTO) to
“DISENGAGED” (Fig. 5).
Setting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut lever (deck lift) is used to raise and
lower the mower to the desired cutting height.
1. The cutting height may be set in one of seven
positions from approximately 1 to 4 inches
(25 to 102 mm).
2. Pull on the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) and
move it to the desired position (Fig. 6).
Figure 6
1. Height-of-cut lever (deck lift)
1
1” (25 mm)
1–1/2” (38 mm)
2” (51 mm)
2–1/2” (64 mm)
3” (76 mm)
3–1/2” (89 mm)
4” (102 mm)
Adjusting Mower Wheels
The mower front wheels are to guide it over uneven
ground. The height of these wheels can be changed to
closer match the height-of-cut selected for the mower.
1. To change the height of mower wheels remove
wheel mounting bolt and change hole into which
it is mounted (Fig. 7).
2. Use the top hole for low height-of-cut and the
bottom hole for high height-of-cut (Fig. 7).