Toro TimeCutter Z4220 Operator's Manual page 17

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Move the throtde lever to Choke before starting a
cold eng_e (Figure 11)
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking_
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Figure 11
Control panel 4, Fast
Throttlefchoke 5., Continuous variable
lever--choke position setting
Choke 6 Slow
Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter,
V_qaen the engine starts, rdease the key CFigure 12),
important: Do
not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a dme. If the engine fails
to start, allow a 60 second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can damage the starter motor.
Figure 12
! Control panel 4, Off
2. Ignition key--run position 5. Run
3, ignition key--start position 6, Start
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After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to
Fast _igure 11).. If the engine stabs or hesitates,
move the throttle lever back to Choke for a few
seconds Repeat this as required.
Operating the Bnades
The blade control switch, represented by a power
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power
to the mower blades. Ttais switch controls power to any
attachments that draw power from the engine, including
the mower deck and cutting blades
Engaging the Blades
Important:
Do not engage the blades when
parked in tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can
OCCUr.
!. Release pressure on the modon control levers and
place the machine in neutral
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position.
Mote: .adways engage the blades with the throtde
in the Fast position_
3,. Pull up on the blade contro! switch to move it to
the On position and engage the blades ('Figure 13)
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