Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74824 Operator's Manual

2. Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the ignition switch (Figure 14).
3. Push down on the choke to disengage the choke
after the engine has started (Figure 14).
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Figure 14
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Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the Start position
(Figure 15). 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
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.
Figure 15
2. Turn the ignition key to stop to stop the engine.
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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls
outward to the park position.
2. Move the motion controls to neutral locked
position.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
4. Move the blade control switch (PTO) to the Off
position (Figure 16).
5. Engage the Choke before starting a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
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6. Turn the ignition key to the Start position
(Figure 15). 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
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
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Figure 16