Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro 74947 Operator's Manual

Starting and Shutting Off
the Engine
Starting the Engine
Important:
Do not engage 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 the first time after adding fuel to an empty fuel
system.
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Shutting Off the Engine
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and engage
the parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
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Important:
Make sure that the fuel-shutoff valve
is closed before transporting or storing the
machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Engage the
parking brake before transporting. Make sure that
you remove the key as the fuel pump may run and
cause the battery to lose charge.
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