Starting The Engine - Toro TimeCutter SW 5000 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to
start, allow a 60 second cool-down period between
attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can
damage the starter motor.
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Operating the Parking
Brake (SmartPark™)
The parking brake is activated electronically.
Engage the parking brake by one of the following
actions:
•
Pressing the SmartPark
(Figure 5).
•
The parking brake engages automatically when the
operator leaves the seat and the traction-control
pedal is in the N
EUTRAL
•
The parking brake automatically engages 5 to 6
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
O position (if not already engaged).
FF
Disengage the parking brake by one of the following
actions:
•
Tap the traction-control pedal forward or reverse.
•
Pressing the brake switch to the O
(Figure 5).
™ switch to the O position
N
position.
position
FF
Operating the Blades
The blade-control switch, represented by a power
takeoff (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages
power to the mower blades. This switch controls
power to any attachments that draw power from the
engine, including the mower deck and cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
Important:
Do not engage the blades when
parked in tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can
occur.
Note:
Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the F position.
AST
Disengaging the Blades
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1. Power takeoff (PTO) switch
Shutting Off the Engine
1. Disengage the blades by pushing the
blade-control switch to O
2. Move the throttle lever to the F
3. Turn the ignition key to O
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Figure 12
(Figure 12).
FF
position.
AST
and remove the key.
FF
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