Operating The Throttle; Operating The Choke; Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro Titan MX4800 Operator's Manual

Operating the Throttle

The throttle control can be moved between Fast and Slow
positions (Figure 11).
Always use the fast position when turning on the mower deck
with the blade-control switch (PTO).

Operating the Choke

Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke before
using the ignition switch
2. Push down on the choke to disengage the choke after
the engine has started
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1. On

Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the Start position
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.
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2. Off
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Failure to follow these instructions can burn out
the starter motor.
Note: Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
2. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to the stop
position.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking
(Figure 14).
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: If the fuel system was depleted of fuel—add fuel to
the machine and use additional starting cycles when starting
the engine.
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