Toro 73429, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
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Someone could move or attempt to operate
the tractor while it is unattended.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Children or bystanders may be injured if
they use the tractor.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Always remove the ignition and key choice
keys and set the parking brake when
leaving the machine unattended, even if
just for a few minutes.
IMPORTANT: To prevent excessive wear, do
not “Ride the Brakes,” or use brakes to slow
ground speed when in gear. On hills shift to a
lower gear for slower ground speed.
Attachment Lift Lever
The attachment lift lever (Fig. 13) is used to raise and
lower various attachments.
Raising Attachments
1. Depress the clutch and brake pedals to stop the
machine.
2. Pull attachment lift lever rearward until latch
locks. In this position the lift will hold the
attachment in the up, or raised position.
Lowering Attachments
1. Depress the clutch and brake pedals to stop the
machine.
2. Pull attachment lift lever rearward, to release lift
pressure, and push the button on top to release
the latch. Move lift lever forward to lower
attachment.
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Figure 13
1. Lift lever
2. Button
3. Dial-A-Height
Adjusting Dial-A-Height
The Dial-A-Height control (Fig. 13) is used to limit
the downward travel of attachments other than
mowers. For example, use the Dial–a–Height to hold
the blade or snowthrower above a gravel drive to
prevent picking up stones or hold the tiller at a
selected depth. For mowing, turn the Dial–a–Height
fully conterclockwise until the knob contacts the
plastic thread cap, so the mower can move through its
full range of travel. Use the mower’s height control
to set cutting height. To use the Dial–a–height:
1. Raise the attachment lift lever: Refer to Raising
Attachments. In the raised position the
Dial-A-Height knob (Fig. 13) can be rotated to
change the stop location. Turn right to raise and
left to lower the height of the attachment.
Positioning the Seat
The seat can move forward and backward. Position
the seat where you have the best control of the
machine and are most comfortable.
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs
(Fig. 14).