Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 08884 Operator's Manual

Throttle Control
The throttle control lever (Fig. 11) connects to and operates
the throttle linkage to the carburetor. The control has 2
positions: Slow and Fast. The engine speed can be varied
between the 2 settings.
Note: The engine cannot be stopped by the throttle control.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Fig. 11) indicates the total hours of
machine operation. The hour meter starts to function
whenever the key switch is rotated to the On position.
Lift Lever
To raise the implement, pull the lift lever (Fig. 12) back; to
lower the implement, push the lever forward. For the float
position, move the lever into the detent position. When the
desired position is attained, release the lever and it will
return to neutral.
Note: The machine has a double-acting lift cylinder. Down
pressure can be applied to the implement for certain
operating conditions.
Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake (Fig. 12), pull back on the
lever. To disengage it, push the lever forward.
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Figure 12
1. Lift lever
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Close the fuel shutoff valve (Fig. 13) when storing the
machine.
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2. Parking brake
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Figure 13
1. Fuel shutoff valve
Seat Adjustment
Move the lever on the side of the seat outward, slide the
seat to the desired position, and release the lever to lock the
seat into position.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
1. Remove your foot from the traction pedal, make sure
that the pedal is in the neutral position, and engage the
parking brake.
2. Pull the choke lever out to the On position (when
starting a cold engine) and the throttle lever to the Slow
position.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and rotate it
clockwise to start the engine. Release the key when the
engine starts. Regulate the choke to keep the engine
running smoothly.
Important
To prevent overheating of the starter motor,
do not engage the starter longer than 10 seconds. After 10
seconds of continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
4. When the engine is started for the first time, or after an
overhaul of the engine, operate the machine in forward
and reverse for 1 to 2 minutes. Also operate the lift
lever to be sure of proper operation of all parts.
5. To stop the engine, move the throttle control to the Slow
position and rotate the ignition key to Off. Remove the
key from the switch to prevent accidental starting.
6. Close the fuel shutoff valve before storing the machine.