Operating In Cool Weather; Operating The Power Take Off; (Pto) - Toro 74251 Operator's Manual

Figure 14
1. Off
2. Run
7. After the engine starts, move the choke to off
(Figure 12). 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.
Stopping the Engine
1. Push the PTO to the off position (Figure 15).
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 and
remove the key (Figure 14).
5. Close the fuel shut off valve before
transporting or storing the machine. Refer to
Fuel System Maintenance, page 36.
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.
3. Start

Operating in Cool Weather

The engine on this machine may take 5 to 15
minutes to reach full operating temperature in cool
weather conditions.
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. While seated in the seat, release the pressure on
the traction control levers and place in neutral.
2. 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.
3. Pull out on the power take off (PTO) switch to
engage it (Figure 15).
Figure 15
1. PTO-On
Disengaging the PTO
To disengage, push the PTO switch to the Off
position (Figure 15).
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2. PTO-Off