Toro Z453 Z Master 74416TE, Operator'S Manual

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This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating
this machine.
Use protective equipment for your eyes, ears, feet,
and head.
Figure 10
1. Warning— wear hearing protection
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 (Figure 17) out
to the neutral lock position.
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to
set the parking brake (Figure 11). 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
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push forward and down on the parking brake lever
to release the parking brake (Figure 11).
Figure 11
1. Parking brake-ON 3. Brake Stop
2. Parking brake-OFF
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat and move the motion controls
to neutral locked position.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the
Parking Brake.
3. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the
Off position (Figure 12).
Figure 12
1. PTO—on 2. PTO—off
4. Move the choke control to the on position
before starting a cold engine (Figure 13).
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