Starting The Engine - Toro Greensmaster 1021 Operator's Manual

Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution. Before using the machine
on a slope, do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to
determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Use common sense and good
judgment when performing this evaluation.
Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can
quickly affect the operation of the machine on
a slope.
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Operate across slopes, never up and down. Avoid
operation on excessively steep or wet slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do
not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water, or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe
distance between the machine and any hazard.
Use a handheld tool to operate in these areas.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction; turn slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering or stability is in question.
Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering. The machine can slide even
if the drive wheels are stopped.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
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If you lose control of the machine, step away from
the direction of travel of the machine.
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Always keep the machine in gear when going
down slopes. Do not coast downhill (applicable
only to gear-drive units).

Starting the Engine

Note:
For illustrations and descriptions of the controls
referenced in this section, refer to
Note:
Ensure that the spark-plug wire is installed on
the spark plug.
Controls (page 9).
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1. Ensure that the traction-drive lever is in the
neutral position.
2. Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open; refer
to Opening and Closing the Fuel-Shutoff Valve
(page 16)
3. Move the On/Off switch to the O
4. Use the throttle control to increase the engine
speed.
5. Move the choke lever halfway between the
C and R positions when starting a cold
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engine; refer to Using the Choke Lever (page
15)
Note:
The choke may not be required when
starting a warm engine.
6. Pull the recoil-start handle out until positive
engagement results, then pull it vigorously to
start the engine.
Important:
Do not pull the recoil rope to its
limit or let go of the starter handle when the
rope is pulled out; the rope may break or the
recoil assembly may be damaged.
7. Move the choke lever to the R
engine warms up.
position.
N
position as the
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