Operating The Power Take Off (Pto) - Toro 74266 Operator's Manual

4. Release the switch after 10 to 15 seconds. The light
will turn off.
5. Turn the key to the start position and the glow plug
indicator light will come back on. When the engine
starts, release the key.
Important: Use starting cycles of no more than
30 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the
starter motor.
Note: Do not use fuel left over from the summer. Use
only fresh winter grade diesel fuel.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake
(Figure 16).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow and
fast positions (Figure 15).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to the off position (Figure 14).
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Remove the key to prevent possibility of someone
accidentally starting the machine before transporting
or storing machine.
6. Close the fuel selector valve before transporting or
storing the machine.
Important: Make sure that the fuel selector
valve is closed before transporting or storing
the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the
parking brake before transporting.
Important: Make sure to remove the key as the
fuel pump may run and cause the battery to lose
charge.
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.
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the mower
blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the PTO
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm up 5 to
10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
2. While seated in the seat, release the pressure on the
traction control levers and place in neutral.
3. Place the throttle in the fast position.
Note: Engaging the PTO with the throttle at the half
or less position will cause excessive wear to the drive
belts.
4. Pull out on the power take off (PTO) switch to engage
it (Figure 16).
1. PTO-On
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the off position
(Figure 16).
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Figure 16
2. PTO-Off