Toro 68038 Operator's Manual page 11

1. Forward
Engine Controls
Oil Alert System
The oil alert system is designed to prevent engine
damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in
the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase
can fall below a safe limit, the oil alert system will
automatically shut off the engine (the engine switch
will remain in the O position). If the engine stops
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and will not restart, check the engine-oil level before
troubleshooting in other areas.
Choke Lever
The choke lever (Figure
cold engine. Before pulling on the recoil start handle,
move the choke lever to the C
the engine is running, move the choke lever to the
O position. Do not use the choke if the engine is
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already warmed up or the air temperature is high.
Figure 4
2. Shutoff-valve lever for the
fuel tank (O position)
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5) is required when starting a
position. Once
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1. Recoil starter
2. Fuel shut-off valve
3. Choke lever
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever
of the engine. It is located next to the choke lever.
It sets the engine rpm and therefore can increase
and decrease the speed of the machine. For best
performance, set the throttle lever to the F
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Figure 5
4. Throttle lever
5. On/Off switch
(Figure 5) controls the speed (rpm)
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position.
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