Operating The Mower Blade Control Switch (Pto); Operating The Throttle; Operating The Ignition Switch - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

Releasing the Parking Brake
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Operating the Mower Blade
Control Switch (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) starts and stops the mower
blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade Control Switch
(PTO)
Note: Engaging the blade control switch (PTO) with the
throttle position at half or less will cause excessive wear to
the drive belts.
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Disengaging the Blade Control Switch
(PTO)
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Operating the Throttle

The throttle control can be moved between the Fast and
Slow positions (Figure 15).
Always use the fast position when turning on the mower deck
with the blade control switch (PTO).

Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the Start position (Figure 16).
When the engines starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start allow
a 15 second cool-down period between attempts.
Failure to follow these instructions can burn out
the starter motor.
Note: Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to the Stop position to stop the
engine.
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