Operation; Think Safety First; Controls; Parking Brake - Toro 71199 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid
injury.

Controls

Become familiar with all of 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. Clutch/brake pedal
5. Blade control (PTO)
6. Ground speed selector
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2
3
4
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7. Height-of-cut lever
(deck lift)
8. Parking brake lever
9. Throttle lever
10. Hood opening
11. Operating-in-reverse light
12. KeyChoice switch
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Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the clutch/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 of the clutch/brake pedal. The
clutch/brake pedal should stay in the depressed (locked)
position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the clutch/brake pedal (Fig. 2). The
parking brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the clutch/brake pedal.
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Figure 2
1. Clutch/brake pedal
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2. Parking brake lever