Starting The Engine; Shutting Off The Engine; Operating The Machine - Toro MB-1600 Operator's Manual

traveling up or down slopes with a full hopper, walk
behind the machine with the full hopper uphill.
•
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 or track
goes over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep
a safe distance (twice the width of the machine)
between the machine and any hazard.
•
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
a slope. Avoid making sudden changes in speed
or direction; turn slowly and gradually.
•
Keep all movements on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
•
Do not operate the 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 wheels or
tracks may result in sliding and a loss of braking
and steering. The machine can slide even if the
wheels or tracks are stopped.
•
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.
•
If you lose control of the machine, step off and
away from the direction of travel of the machine.

Starting the Engine

Note:
For illustrations and descriptions of the engine
controls referenced in this section, refer to
(page 8).
Note:
Make sure the spark plug wire is installed on
spark plug.
1. Set the parking brake to the O
Parking Brake Lever (page
2. Make sure the forward/reverse speed levers
are in the neutral (released) position; refer to
Forward-Speed-Control Lever (page 8)
Reverse-Speed-Control Lever (page
3. Turn the fuel tank shutoff valve to the O
position; refer to
8).
4. Move the fuel-shutoff valve on the engine to the
O position; refer to
N
5. Move the choke lever to the O
starting a cold engine; refer to
(page 9).
Note:
The choke may not be required when
starting a warm engine.
Controls
position; refer to
N
8).
8).
Fuel-Tank Shutoff Valve (page
Fuel-Shutoff Valve (page
position when
N
Choke Lever
6. Move the throttle lever away from the M
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the M
position; refer to
7. Turn the engine On/Off switch to the O
refer to
8. Pull the recoil starter handle out until positive
engagement results, then pull it vigorously to
start the engine (
9)).
Important:
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.
9. When the engine has started and warms up,
push the choke lever to the O
10. Move the throttle lever to the desired setting.

Shutting Off the Engine

1. Move the throttle lever to the M
to Throttle Lever (page
2. Engage the parking brake; refer to
Brake Lever (page
3. Ensure that the forward/reverse speed
levers are in the
Forward-Speed-Control Lever (page 8)
Reverse-Speed-Control Lever (page
4. Turn the engine On/Off switch to the O
position; refer to
5. When the engine stops running, turn the
fuel-shutoff valve on the engine to the O
position; refer to

Operating the Machine

DANGER
Always face forward, toward the handle bar
and controls when operating the machine.
Operating the controls in any other manner
and
may result in serious injury or death.
N
1. Always use the "3-point" contact when you
mount the machine. "3-point contact" refers
to 3 out of 4 arms/legs being in contact with
the machine when you mount or dismount the
9).
machine. Always face the machine when you
mount or dismount it.
2. Start the engine; refer to
(page
3. Adjust the throttle lever to the desired engine
rpm; refer to
13
Throttle Lever (page
On/Off Switch (page
Recoil Starter Handle (page
Do not pull the recoil rope to its
9).
8).
position; refer to
NEUTRAL
On/Off Switch (page
Fuel-Shutoff Valve (page
Starting the Engine
13).
Throttle Lever (page
IN
AX
9).
position;
N
9).
position.
FF
position; refer
IN
Parking
and
8).
FF
9).
FF
9).
9).