Operating The Mower Blade-Control Switch (Pto); Operating The Throttle; Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting The Engine - Toro 75930 Operator's Manual

Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Note:
Engaging the blade-control switch (PTO) with
the throttle position at half or less causes excessive
wear to the drive belts.
Figure 17
Disengaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Figure 18

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between the F
and S positions (Figure
LOW
Always use the F position when turning on the
AST
mower deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).
g008945
g009174
AST
19).
Operating the Ignition
Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 20).
Note:
When the engines starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start, allow a 15 second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note:
You may need multiple attempts to start
the engine when you start it the first time after
the fuel system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to shut off the engine.

Starting the Engine

1. Raise the roll bar up and lock it into place, sit on
the seat, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls to the N
position.
3. Engage the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
4. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position (Figure
5. Move the throttle lever midway between the
S and F
LOW AST
23
Figure 19
position
TART
Figure 20
EUTRAL
Engaging the
22).
21).
positions.
g008946
g008947
-
LOCK
FF