Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74920 Operator's Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat (Figure 18) and fasten the seat
belt.
2. Move the motion controls outward to the neutral
lock position (Figure 18).
3. Set the parking brake (Figure 18); refer to Setting
the Parking Brake.
4. Move the blade control switch (PTO) to the Off
position (Figure 18).
5. Move the throttle lever to Fast.
6. Engage the choke as described in Operating the
Choke.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking. In this case, first try starting the engine
without using the choke.
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Figure 18
7. Turn the ignition key to the Start position
(Figure 17). When the engines starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start allow a 15 second cool-down period
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between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note: Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the
fuel system has been without fuel completely.
1. Off
2. Run
Stopping the Engine
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
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Figure 19
3. Start