Manual
15
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter
LCD
Located in the center of the tractor’s console, the 
systems indicator monitor records, and displays on its 
LCD, hours of tractor operation whenever the ignition 
key is rotated out of the STOP position.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of 
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The 
LCD will alternately flash the recorded hours, “CHG” 
and “OIL” for five minutes, after every 50 hours of 
recorded operation elapse. The maintenance interval 
lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, 
etc.). The LCD will also flash as described above for 
five minutes every time the tractor’s engine has been 
started during this maintenance interval. Before the 
interval expires, change the crankcase oil level as 
instructed in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
Brake 
If the Brake light illuminates when attempting to start 
the tractor’s engine, depress the brake pedal.
PTO (Blade Engage)
If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the 
tractor’s engine, move the PTO lever into the 
disengaged (OFF) position.
Oil
It is normal for the Oil light to illuminate while the engine 
is cranking during start-up, but if it illuminate’s during 
operation, while the engine is running, stop the 
tractor immediately and check the crankcase oil level 
as instructed in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
Battery
It is normal for the Battery light to illuminate while the 
engine is cranking during start-up, but if it illuminate’s 
during operation, while the engine is running, the 
battery is in need of a charge or the engine’s charging 
system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer to 
the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the proper 
battery charging procedure or have the charging 
system checked by an authorized Toro Service Dealer.
PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
The PTO (Blade Engage) lever is located on the left 
side of the dash, next to the steering wheel. Move the 
PTO (Blade Engage) lever forward to engage the 
power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) 
attachments; move the PTO (Blade Engage) lever 
rearward to disengage the power to the attachments. 
NOTE: The PTO (Blade Engage) lever must be in the
disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine.
Cruise Control 
Lever 
The cruise control 
lever is located on 
the tractor dash 
panel, below the steering wheel. Push the cruise 
control lever downward while traveling forward at a 
desired speed. While holding the lever down, release 
pressure from the drive pedal. 
This will engage the cruise control and allow the tractor 
to remain at that speed without applying pressure to the 
drive pedal. Depress the brake pedal or the drive pedal 
to deactivate cruise control. Refer to page 18 for 
detailed instructions regarding cruise control.
NOTE:  Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the
tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should
attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically
decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
Parking Brake 
Lever 
To set the parking 
brake, fully depress 
the brake pedal and 
push the parking brake lever down. Hold the lever down 
while taking your foot off the brake pedal. Both the 
parking lever and the brake pedal will then stay 
depressed. To release the parking brake, depress the 
brake pedal slightly. The parking brake lever will then 
return to its original position.
IMPORTANT:
 Always set the parking brake when 
leaving the tractor unattended.
Battery
LCD
PTO
(Blade Engage)
Oil
Parking Brake
42.0
PTO / BLADE ENGAGE
ON
OFF
PTO










