Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 71223 Operator's Manual

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Figure 5
1. Height-of-cut lever (deck
lift)
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the
Parking Brake, page 11.
Note: The engine will not start unless you set
the parking brake or fully depress the
clutch/brake pedal.
3. Move the ground speed selector into neutral "N"
(Fig. 6).
4. Move the blade control (PTO) to
"DISENGAGED" (Fig. 7).
5. Move the throttle lever to "CHOKE" (Fig. 8).
Note: An engine that has been running and is
warm may not require step 5.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in
the "START" position (Fig. 9). When the engine
starts, release the key.
IMPORTANT: If the engine does not start
after 30 seconds of continuous cranking, turn
the ignition key to "OFF" and let the starter
motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting, page 43.
7.
1" (25 mm)
1–1/2" (38 mm)
2" (51 mm)
2–1/2" (64 mm)
3" (76 mm)
3–1/2" (89 mm)
4" (102 mm)
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After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle
lever to "FAST" (Fig. 8). If the engine stalls or
hesitates, move the throttle lever back to
"CHOKE" for a few seconds. Then move the
throttle lever to "FAST." Repeat this as required.
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Figure 6
1. Ground speed
selector
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2
3
Figure 8
1. Choke
2. Fast
3. Slow
Operation
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3
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Figure 7
1. Disengaged
2. Engaged
3. Blade control (PTO)
3
2
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Figure 9
1. Start
2. On
3. Off
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