Think Safety First; Controls; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro ProLine Hydro 17 HP Operator's Manual

Think Safety First

Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet,
hands and head is recommended.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Figure 11
1. Caution

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 12) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has three
positions: "FAST", "SLOW" and "CHOKE".
Blade Control Bail – Control bail used in conjunction
with deck engagement switch (PTO) to release blade
brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades. Release
bail to disengage mower blades.
Blade Control Switch (PTO) – Pull switch used in
conjunction with control bail to release blade brake and
engage clutch to drive mower blades.
Upper Control Bar – Push forward on control bar to
engage forward traction operation, release to stop. Pull
back on control bar to go backwards. Release either side
of control bar to turn right or left.
Reference Handle – Limits forward travel of control bar
to pre-set position to help maintain desired ground speed
and direction of travel. It is locked in position with quick
release levers.
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2. Wear hearing protection
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Ignition Switch – Key switch is used with the electric
starter. Switch has three positions: "START","RUN" and
"OFF".
Fuel Shut–off Valve – (Under fuel tank) Close fuel
shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower.
Hour Meter – Shows total hours that machine has been
operated. This operates only when the mower blades are
operating.
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Figure 12
1. Throttle control
2. Blade control bail
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
4. Upper control bar
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
Note: Engine can not be started with recoil unless the
battery is installed and has sufficient charge to allow fuel
to carburetor.
1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on spark
plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
2. Move the throttle control to "CHOKE" position before
starting a cold engine (Fig. 13).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
After engine starts, move choke control to "RUN"
position.
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5. Reference handle
6. Quick release lever
7. Ignition switch
8. Hourmeter