Stopping The Engine - Toro Power Max 1028LXE Operator's Manual

Note: Priming excessively may flood the engine and
prevent it from starting.
7. Start the snowthrower using the recoil starter or the
electric starter (Figure 30).
Important: To prevent damaging the electric
starter, run it no more than 10 times at intervals
of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. If the engine
does not start after this series of attempts, allow
the starter to cool for at least 40 minutes before
trying to start it again. If the engine still does
not start, take the snowthrower to an Authorized
Service Dealer for service.
8. Disconnect the cord from the electric starter and
the outlet.
9. When the engine starts, set the choke to the
3/4 position. As the engine warms up, set the choke
to the 1/2 position. When the engine is warm, set
the choke to the Off position.
If you leave the snowthrower plugged into a
power outlet, someone can inadvertently start
the snowthrower and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the snowthrower.
Figure 30

Stopping the Engine

1. Move the throttle to the Stop position (Figure 31).
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise
(Figure 32).
4. Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times. This helps prevent
the recoil starter from freezing up.
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Figure 31
Figure 32