Starting And Stopping The Engine; Using The Safety-Interlock System - Toro Z Master Commercial 3000 Series Operator's Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Important:
Do not engage starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait
15 seconds between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note:
You may need multiple attempts to start the
engine the first time after adding fuel to an empty fuel
system.
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Stopping the Engine
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine 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.
Important:
Make sure that you close the
fuel-shutoff valve before transporting or storing
the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the
parking brake before transporting the machine.
Make sure to remove the key as the fuel pump
may run and cause the battery to lose charge.
Using the Safety-Interlock
System
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CAUTION
If the safety-interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged, the machine could
operate unexpectedly, causing personal
injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
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