Toro 74242 Z500 Z Master, Operator'S Manual

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Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 7 and 8) before
you start the engine and operate the machine.
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Figure 7
1. Motion control lever
2. Parking brake lever
3. Height-of-cut lever
4. Fuel cap (both sides)
5. Lift assist lever
6. Controls
7. Seat belt
8. Roll bar
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Figure 8
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle
3. Choke
4. Power take off (PTO)
5. Hour meter
6. Gas cap
Using the Hour Meter
The hour meter records the number of hours the engine
has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use
these times for scheduling regular maintenance.
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Figure 9
1. Hour meter
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Fig. 7) out to the
neutral lock position.
2. Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the
parking brake (Fig. 10). The parking brake lever
should stay firmly in the engaged position.
Parking brake may not hold machine parked on a
slope and could cause personal injury or property
damage.
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked
or blocked
Warning
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to
release the parking brake (Fig. 10). The parking brake
is disengaged and the lever will rest against the brake
stop.