Toro Greensmaster Flex 1018 Service Manual page 12

While Operating the Machine
Safety: Safety Instructions
1. Do not run the engine in a confined area without adequate ventilation.
Exhaust fumes are hazardous and could be deadly.
2. Always stand behind the handle when starting and operating the machine.
3. To start the engine:
A. Open fuel shut-off valve. Make sure that the spark plug wire is connected
to the spark plug.
B. Verify that the control lever on handle is in NEUTRAL position for both
traction and reel drives.
C. Move / switch to O
ON OFF
start) and throttle to half throttle.
D. Pull starter cord to start engine.
4. To stop the engine:
A. Disengage the reel and traction drives and reduce engine speed to
SLOW.
B. Move / switch to
ON OFF
5. Before emptying the basket of clippings, disengage the traction and reel
drives, reduce the engine speed and move
stop the engine. Wait for all machine motion to stop before removing basket.
6. Do not touch the engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while engine is running or
soon after it has stopped because these areas are hot enough to cause burns.
7. If the cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates abnormally, stop machine
operation immediately, turn the engine
stop and inspect for damage. A damaged reel or bedknife must be repaired
or replaced before operation is commenced.
8. Whenever machine is left unattended, be sure engine is stopped and cutting
unit reel is not spinning.
9. Close the fuel shut-off valve if the machine is not be used for an extended
period of time. Also, close fuel shut-off valve if the machine is to be
transported on a trailer or in a vehicle.
position, set choke to full choke position (cold
N
position to stop the engine.
OFF
ON
, wait for all machine motion to
OFF
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/ switch to position to
OFF OFF
Greensmaster ® Flex 1018/1021
20247SL Rev A