Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30071 Operator's Manual

Setting the Parking Brake
Pull the parking brake lever rearward (Figure 6).
1. Parking brake lever (in the
released position)
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push the parking brake lever forward.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Move the throttle control to fast and move the choke
lever to the on position before starting a cold engine
(Figure 7).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
To start a warm engine, move throttle control midway
between the fast and slow positions.
Figure 6
2. Parking brake lever (in the
engaged position)
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle lever
5. Turn the ignition key to the start position to energize
the starter. When the engine starts, release the key.
Note: Do not engage the starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow
for a 15 second cool-down period between attempts.
Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the
starter motor.
6. When engine starts, move the throttle control between
the fast and slow position and move the choke lever to
the off position. Allow the engine to warm up and then
move the throttle control to the fast position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and move
the right side motion control lever into the neutral lock
position.
2. Move the throttle lever to slow (Figure 7).
3. If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let the
engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the
engine off.
4. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to off.
Important: Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed
before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel
leakage may occur. Before storing the machine,
pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
accidental starting.
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Figure 7
3. Choke