Using The Blowout Baffles; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro Z Master Z147 Operator's Manual

Using the Blowout Baffles

Blowout baffles are used when in side discharge mode
only.
Important
Do not use blowout baffles while in
recycling mode.
1. To install or remove blowout baffles, install or remove
bolts as shown in Figure 11.
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Figure 11
1. Bolts
2. Front of deck
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls to
neutral locked position.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake, page 17.
3. Move the PTO (power take off) to the off position
(Fig. 12).
4. Move the choke control to on position before starting a
cold engine (Fig. 13).
Note: A warm or hot engine may require choking. After
engine starts, move choke control to the off position.
5. Move the throttle control to the fast position before
starting a cold engine (Fig. 14).
6. Turn ignition key to start to energize starter. When
engine starts, release key (Fig. 15).
Important
Do not engage starter for more than
10 seconds at a time. If engine fails to start allow
30 second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out starter motor.
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3. Baffles
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7. After the engine starts, move the choke to off (Fig. 13).
If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke back
to on for a few seconds. Then move the throttle lever
to desired setting. Repeat this as required.
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Figure 12
1. PTO—On
2. PTO—Off
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Figure 14
1. Fast
2. Slow
Stopping the Engine
1. Push the PTO to off (Fig. 14).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow and
fast positions (Fig. 14).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds (Fig. 15).
4. Turn the ignition key to off (Fig. 15).
5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
someone accidentally starting the machine before
transporting or storing machine.
6. Close fuel shut off valve, on front panel before
transporting or storing machine.
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Figure 13
1. Choke—On
2. Choke—Off
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Figure 15
1. Off
2. Run
3. Start