Toro Wheel Horse 270HE, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
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Headlights
The headlights are turned on with a separate position,
“LIGHTS”, of the ignition switch (Fig. 13). The
lights are on while the ignition switch is in the
“LIGHTS” position even with the engine off.
Remove the key when the machine is left unattended
so lights can not be turned on discharging the battery.
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Figure 13
1. Lights
Positioning the
Tilt Steering Wheel
The steering wheel has four tilt locations. Position the
steering wheel where you have the best control of the
machine and are most comfortable.
1. Lift the tilt lever to release the lock (Fig. 14).
2. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable
position; then release the lever to lock.
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Figure 14
1. Tilt lever 2. Steering wheel
Using the Cruise Control
A three position switch, located on the dash (Fig.15),
with the functions of: Lock–Set (spring loaded), On
and Unlock–Off controls the engagement. Cruise
control maintains the traction control position without
foot pressure. Cruise control is intended for operation
in the forward direction only. Do not use cruise
control in reverse.
Engaging the Cruise Control
1. Begin driving tractor: Refer to Driving Forward
or Backward, Page 18. While holding your foot
steady on the traction control, push the cruise
control switch (Fig. 15) to the “Lock–Set”
position.
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Figure 15
1. Lock–Set 2. Unlock–Off
2. This locks the traction control in position and
your foot can then be removed from the traction
control. A constant ground speed will be
maintained.
Disengaging the Cruise Control
1. While holding your foot steady on the traction
control, move the cruise control switch (Fig. 15)
to the “Unlock–Off” position.
2. This unlocks the traction control and your foot
then operates the traction control.
3. For quick stops, just press on the brake pedal.
This automatically disengages the cruise control
and applies the brake at the same time.