Toro 74268CP Operator's Manual page 21

Note: Additional starting cycles may be
required when starting the engine for the first
time after the fuel system has been completely
without fuel.
Figure 12
1. Ignition switch
2. Off
Figure 13
1. Throttle—fast
Starting the Engine in Cold Weather
(Below 14°F or -10°C)
Use the correct engine oil for the starting
temperature. Refer to Servicing the Engine Oil in
Engine Maintenance, page 35.
1. Start the engine with the throttle in the Fast
position.
3. Run
4. Start
2. Throttle—slow
2. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the run
position (Figure 12). The glow plug light will
turn on.
3. After the glow plug indicator light goes out,
turn the key to the start position. when the
engines starts release the key.
Important: Use starting cycles of no
more than 30 seconds per minute to avoid
overheating the starter motor.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set
the parking brake (Figure 14 ).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the
slow and fast positions (Figure 13 ).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to the off position
(Figure 12). Wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
5. Remove the key to prevent possibility of
someone accidentally starting the machine
before transporting or storing machine.
6. Close the fuel selector valve before transporting
or storing the machine.
Important: Make sure that the fuel
selector valve is closed before transporting
or storing the machine, as fuel leakage
may occur. Set the parking brake before
transporting.
Important: 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.
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