Operating The Power Take Off; (Pto); Stopping The Engine - Toro 74408 Operator's Manual

Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking. After engine starts, move choke
control to Run position.
5. Move the throttle control to the fast position
before starting a cold engine (Figure 11).
Figure 11
1. Choke—on
2. Choke—off
6. Turn the ignition key to Start. When the
engines starts, release the key (Figure 12).
Important: Do not engage starter for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If engine
fails to start allow 30 second cool-down
period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out starter
motor.
Figure 12
1. Off
2. Run
7. After the engine starts, move the choke to off
(Figure 11). If the engine stalls or hesitates,
move the choke back to on for a few seconds,
then move the throttle lever to desired setting.
Repeat this as required.
3. Throttle—slow
4. Throttle—fast
3. Start

Stopping the Engine

1. Push the PTO to the off position (Figure 10).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the
slow and fast positions (Figure 11).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to the off position and
remove the key (Figure 12).
5. Close the fuel shut off valve before transporting
or storing the machine (Figure 6).
Important: Make sure that the fuel
shut off valve is closed before transporting
or storing the machine, as fuel leakage
may occur. Set the parking brake before
transporting. Make sure to remove the key
as the fuel pump may run and cause the
battery to lose charge.
Children or bystanders may be injured
if they move or attempt to operate the
tractor 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.
Operating the Power Take
Off (PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops
the mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the PTO
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm
up 5 to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
2. While seated in the seat, release the pressure on
the traction control levers and place in neutral.
3. Place the throttle in the fast position.
Note: Engaging the PTO with the throttle
at the half or less position will cause excessive
wear to the drive belts.
4. Pull out on the power take off (PTO) switch to
engage it (Figure 13).
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