Operating The Throttle; Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between the F
and S positions ().
LOW
Always use the F position when turning on the
AST
mower deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).
Figure 20
Operating the Ignition
Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 21).
Note:
When the engine starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage the 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 when you start it the first time after
the fuel system has been without fuel completely.
Figure 21
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
off the engine.
AST
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position
TART
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position to shut
TOP
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Starting and Shutting Off
the Engine
Starting the Engine in Normal
Weather
Important:
Use starting cycles of no more than
30 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the
starter motor.
Note:
Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel
system has been completely without fuel.
Figure 22
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