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Toro Groundsmaster 223D User Manual

Toro Groundsmaster 223D
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%,'1'-, #6 4'1!& (Fig. 19) ĊThe ignition switch,
which is used to start and stop the engine, has three
positions: OFF, RUN and START. Rotate key clockwise
Ċ START position Ċ to engage starter motor. Release
key when engine starts. The key will move
automatically to the ON position. To shut engine off,
rotate key counterclockwise to the OFF position.
*-4 *2% 4'1!& ," ,"'!1-/ (Fig. 19) Ċ Use to
preheat engine cylinders prior to cold engine starting
procedures Ċ cylinders are preheated automatically
during warm engine start operation. For cold starting,
push switch lever upward and hold while watching
indicator. Indicator will glow orange when the glow
plugs are activated. Length of time necessary to
preheat cylinders should be determined by
atmospheric temperature; refer to Starting /Stopping
Engine procedure.
&/-11*# (Fig. 19) Ċ Throttle is used to operate engine
at various speeds. Moving throttle forward increases
engine speed Ċ FAST; rearward decreases engine
speed Ċ SLOW. The throttle controls the speed of the
cutter blades and, in conjunction with traction pedal,
controls ground speed of the traction unit.
6"/2*'! $1 #3#/ (Fig. 19) Ċ The hydraulic lift lever
has three positions: FLOAT, TRANSPORT and RAISE.
To lower cutting unit to the ground, move lift lever
forward into notch in seat platform Ċ FLOAT. The
FLOAT position is used for mowing and when machine
is not in operation. To raise cutting unit, pull lift lever
rearward to the RAISE position. After cutting unit is
raised, allow lift lever to move to the TRANSPORT
position. Cutting unit must be raised when driving from
one work area to another.
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/!1'-, #"* (Fig. 20) Ċ Traction pedal has two
functions: one is to make the machine move forward,
the other is to make it move rearward. Using the heel
and toe of the right foot, depress top of pedal to move
forward and bottom of pedal to move rearward.
Ground speed is proportionate to how far pedal is
depressed. For maximum ground speed, traction
pedal must be fully depressed while throttle is in FAST
position. Maximum speed forward is 10 mph (16
Km/hr) (approx.). To get maximum power under heavy
load or when ascending a hill, have throttle in FAST
position while depressing traction pedal slightly to
keep engine rpm high. When engine rpm begins to
decrease, release traction pedal slightly to allow rpm to
increase.
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#1 "(201',% ,"*# Ċ To adjust seat, loosen
adjusting knobs and slide seat to desired position.
Tighten knobs to lock seat in place.
#1 "(201',% ,"*# 9 #*25# #1 Ċ To adjust
seat, move lever on left side outward, slide seat to
desired position and release lever so it will lock in track.
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 Ensure parking brake is set, PTO switch is in OFF
position and lift lever is in TRANSPORT or FLOAT
position (Fig. 19). Remove foot from traction pedal and
insure it is in neutral.
 Move throttle control (Fig. 19) to full FAST position.
 When temperature is below 15C (60F), push
glow plug switch to ON position (Fig. 19) and hold for
suggested interval.
-1# Do not exceed 1 minute of continuous use or
glow plug may burn out prematurely.
-1# Refer to chart indicating approximate preheat
time suggested in various temperature ranges.

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BrandToro
ModelGroundsmaster 223D
CategoryLawn Mower
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