Stopping The Engine; Driving The Machine - Toro 23515 Operator's Manual

Figure 12
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If the engine is warm, move the throttle
control to the F
A warm engine requires little or no choke to
start.
Figure 13
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to
return to the handle slowly.
5. If you moved the throttle control to the C
position, when the engine starts—move the
throttle control toward the F
Note:
The throttle setting governs the maximum
drive speed of the machine.

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the traction control handle, and allow
it to return to N
EUTRAL
2. Move the throttle lever all the way rearward to
S position (Figure
LOW
position (Figure 13).
AST
HOKE
position.
AST
.
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Driving the Machine

•
To move forward, press the control lever forward
(Figure 15). The further forward you push it, the
faster the machine will travel.
•
To move in reverse, pull the control lever rearward
(Figure 15). The further rearward you pull it, the
faster the machine will travel.
WARNING
The aerator tines are sharp and can
puncture your feet or other body parts.
Use extreme care when moving in reverse
so that you do not allow your feet to go
close to the tines. Watch for and avoid
obstacles you could trip over.
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To turn the machine, move slowly and press down
on the handles; turn the machine in the desired
direction then resume normal operation.
•
To make zero turns, pull up on the tine ground
engagement lever and raise the tines.
Important:
tines are down. Turning with the tines down
will result in turf tearing.
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To stop, release the control lever
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Figure 14
Do not make a zero turn when the
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