Operating The Throttle; Operating The Choke; Operating The Ignition Switch - Toro 74142TE Operator's Manual

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between F
positions (Figure 13).
Always use the F position when turning on the mower
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deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).

Operating the Choke

Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. If the engine is cold, use the choke to start the engine.
2. Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke before
using the ignition switch
3. Push down the choke knob to disengage the choke
after starting the engine
1
2
1. O position
N
and S
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Figure 13
(Figure 14).
(Figure 14).
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Figure 14
2. O position
FF

Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the S
LOW
Note: When the engine starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to
start, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter
motor.
Note: You may need multiple attempts to start the
engine when you start it the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
engine.
18
position (Figure
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Figure 15
position to stop the
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15).