Operating The Ignition Switch; Using The Fuel Shut-Off Valve; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74549 Operator's Manual

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Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the Start position (Figure 14).
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.
2. Turn the ignition key to stop to stop the engine.

Using the Fuel Shut-Off Valve

Close the fuel shut-off valve for transport, maintenance, and
storage (Figure 15).
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Figure 14
Ensure the fuel shut-off valve is open when starting the
engine.
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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. Move the right motion control lever to neutral locked
position.
4. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
5. Move the blade control switch (PTO) to the Off
position.
6. Move the throttle lever midway between the Slow and
Fast positions.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
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Figure 15
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