Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74176TE Operator's Manual

1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Remove belt covers from mower deck.
3. Remove mower unit.
4. Tip mower deck upside down and block up ends to
ease installation of baffle components.
5. Thoroughly clean mower deck. All debris must be
removed to ensure baffle will fit properly against
mower deck.
6. Repair all bent or damaged areas of mower deck and
replace any missing parts.
Note: All holes for installing Blowout baffles are drilled
(Fig. 17).
7. Place baffles as shown in figure 17.
Note: The baffle edges need to be centered between front
roller brackets (Fig. 17).
8. Install screws and tighten securely (Fig. 17).
9. Rotate blades to ensure the blades do not hit the
blowout baffles.
10. Turn deck over, reinstall deck and deck covers.
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Figure 17
1. Baffles centered between
brackets
2. Righthand baffle
3. Lefthand baffle
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m–4530
4. Tapping screw
5. Front roller brackets
6. Side discharge
7. Deck shown upside down
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Warning
A blade that is bent or damaged could break
apart and could seriously injure or kill you or
bystanders.
Always replace a bent or damaged blade with a
new blade.
Never file or create sharp notches in the edges
or surfaces of the blade.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls to
neutral locked position.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake, page 20.
3. Move the PTO (power take off) to the off position
(Fig. 18).
4. Move the choke control to the on position before
starting a cold engine (Fig. 19).
Note: A warm or hot engine may require choking. After
engine starts, move choke control to the off position.
5. Move the throttle control to the fast position before
starting a cold engine (Fig. 20).
6. Turn ignition key to start to energize starter. When
engine starts, release key (Fig. 21).
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.
7. After the engine starts, move the choke to the off
position (Fig. 19). 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.