Starting And Stopping The Engine; Operating The Mower Blade Control Switch (Pto) - Toro TITAN ZX 4800 Operator's Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat (Figure 14).
2. Move the motion controls outward to the neutral lock
position (Figure 14).
3. Set the parking brake (Figure 10); refer to Setting the
Parking Brake.
4. Move the blade control switch (PTO) to the Off
position (Figure 14).
5. Pull up on the Choke control before starting a cold
engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
6. Move the throttle halfway between the fast and slow
positions (Figure 14).
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7. Turn the ignition key to the Start position (Figure 13).
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.
8. After the engine starts, push down on the Choke
control. If the engine stalls or hesitates, pull up on
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the Choke control and let the engine run for a few
seconds. Then push down the Choke control. Repeat
as required.
Note: If the fuel system was depleted of fuel—add
fuel to the machine and use additional starting cycles
when starting the engine.
Stopping the Engine
CAUTION
Injury can occur if children or bystanders move
or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
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Operating the Mower Blade
Control Switch (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) starts and stops the mower
blades and any powered attachments.
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