Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 38494 Operator's Manual

If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust it.
Refer to Servicing the Parking Brake.
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 set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Setting the Parking Brake
Pull the parking brake lever rearward (Figure 5).
1. Parking brake lever (in the
released position)
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push the parking brake lever forward.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Move the throttle control to fast and move the
choke lever to the on position before starting a cold
engine (Figure 6).
Figure 5
2. Parking brake lever (in the
engaged position)
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking. To start a warm engine, move throttle
control midway between the fast and slow
positions.
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle lever
5. Turn the ignition key to the start position to
energize the starter. When the engine starts, release
the key.
Note: Do not engage the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start,
allow for a 15 second cool-down period between
attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can
burn out the starter motor.
6. When engine starts, move the throttle control
between the fast and slow position and move the
choke lever to the off position. Allow the engine
to warm up and then move the throttle control to
the fast position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and move
the right side motion control lever into the neutral
lock position.
2. Move the throttle lever to slow (Figure 6).
3. If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let
the engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning
the engine off.
4. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to off.
Important: Make sure fuel shut off valve
is closed before transporting or storing the
machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Before
storing the machine, pull wire off spark plug(s)
to prevent possibility of accidental starting.
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Figure 6
3. Choke