Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30182 Operator's Manual

Operation
Starting and Stopping
the Engine
Starting
1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on
spark plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking
brake and turn ignition key to RUN (Fig. 13).
3. Move the throttle control to CHOKE position
before starting a cold engine (Fig. 13).
Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not
require any choking. To start a warm
engine, move throttle control to FAST
position.
4. Grasp recoil starter handle firmly and pull out
until positive engagement results; then pull
handle vigorously to start engine and allow rope
to recoil slowly.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull recoil rope to its
limit or let go of the starter handle when rope
is pulled out because rope may break or recoil
assembly may be damaged.
Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to "SLOW" (Fig. 13).
Note: If the engine has been working hard or
is hot, let it idle for a minute before
turning the ignition key "OFF." This
helps cool the engine before it is
stopped. In an emergency, the engine
may be stopped by turning the ignition
key to "OFF."
2. Turn the ignition key to "OFF" (Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
1. Throttle lever
2. Ignition key
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility
of accidental starting before storing machine.
5. Close fuel shut off valve before storing machine.
IMPORTANT: Make sure fuel shut off valve
is closed before transporting or storing
machine, as fuel leakage may occur.
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3. Choke