Pre-Starting Checks - Toro 41165 Operator's Manual

Set the speed limiter as follows:
1. Press down on the accelerator pedal to obtain the
desired speed.
2. Press the button on top of the speed limiter knob and
pull up on it until you feel it touch the accelerator pedal,
then release the button (Fig. 14).
3. To fine tune the setting, turn the knob in or out as
needed.
4. Once you have it set, you can lock it at that setting by
turning the locking ring at the base of the speed limiter
clockwise until it stops (Fig. 14). To release this lock,
turn the locking ring counter clockwise until it is loose.
5. To release the speed limiter, press the button on the
knob and lower it as far as possible.
Choke Control
The choke control is a small knob to the right of the seat.
(Fig. 14). To start a cold engine, pull the choke control up.
After the engine starts, regulate the choke to keep the
engine running smoothly. As soon as possible, push the
control down to the Off position. A warm engine requires
little or no choking.
Range Selector
The range selector, located to the left of the seat, has 5
positions: 3 forward speeds, Neutral, and Reverse (Fig. 15).
The engine will start only when the range selector is in the
Neutral position. You must also fully press the brake with
the sprayer stopped to change gears.
Important Do not shift out of or change gears while the
vehicle is moving. It could damage the transmission.
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Figure 15
1. Range Selector
2. Ignition switch
3. Hour meter
4. Voltmeter
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5. Headlight switch
6. Neutral engine speed
control switch
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Ignition Switch
The ignition switch (Fig. 15), used to start and stop the
engine, has 3 positions: Stop, Run, and Start. Rotate the key
clockwise to the Start position to start the engine and
release it to the Run position when started. Rotate the key
to the Stop position to stop the engine.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Fig. 15) indicates the total number of
hours the engine has run. The hour meter starts to function
whenever the key is turned to the Run position.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter (Fig. 15) indicates the level of charge in the
battery. When the battery is fully charged, the voltmeter
will read in the center of the dial when the key is in the Run
position with the engine off. When the engine is running
the voltmeter needle should be to the right.
Headlight Switch
Toggle the switch to operate the headlights (Fig. 15). Push
it forward to turn the lights on and rearward to turn them
off.
Neutral Engine Speed Control Switch
When the range selector is in the Neutral position, you can
use the accelerator pedal to speed up the engine, then push
this switch forward to set the engine at that speed. This is
necessary to run attachments such as the hand sprayer
(Fig. 15).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge (Fig. 16) shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
Figure 16
1. Fuel gauge

Pre-Starting Checks

Check the following items each time you begin using the
sprayer for the day:
• Check the tire pressure.
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