Toro Wheel Horse 16-44 HXLE, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all the safety instructions.
Knowing this information could help you, your
family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 1) before
you start the engine and operate the machine.
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Figure 1
1. Steering wheel
2. Light switch—on/off
(selected models)
3. Ignition switch
4. Brake pedal
5. Blade control (PTO)
6. Traction control pedal
7. Height-of-cut lever
(deck lift)
8. Parking brake lever
9. Tilt button (selected
models)
10. Throttle lever
11. Hood opening
Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal (Fig. 2) down and hold it
in the depressed position.
2.
Lift the parking brake lever (Fig. 2) up and
gradually take your foot off the brake pedal. The
brake pedal should stay in the depressed (locked)
position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. 2). The
parking brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the brake pedal.
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Figure 2
1. Brake pedal 2. Parking brake lever