Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine; Driving The Machine - Toro 23515 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
2. Open the fuel valve by turn it in-line with the fuel hose
(Figure 12).
1. Fuel filter
3. Move the throttle control all the way forward to the
Choke position (Figure 12).
Note: Do not use the choke when the engine is warm.
1. Throttle control
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to return to the
handle slowly.
5. When the engine starts, move the throttle control to
the Fast position.
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2. Fuel valve—off position
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Note: The throttle setting governs the maximum drive
speed of the aerator.

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the traction control lever and allow it to return
to neutral.
2. Move the throttle lever all the way rearward to stop
the engine.

Driving the Machine

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To move forward, press the control lever forward (Figure
14). The further forward you push it, the faster the
machine will travel.
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To move in reverse, pull the control lever rearward
(Figure 14). The further rearward you pull it, the faster
the machine will travel.
WARNING
The aerator tines are sharp and can puncture
your feet or other body parts.
Use extreme care when moving in reverse so
that you do not allow your feet to go close to the
tines. Watch for and avoid obstacles you could
trip over.
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To turn the machine, move slowly and press down on the
handles; turn the machine in the desired direction then
resume normal operation.
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To make zero turns, pull up on the tine ground
engagement lever and raise the tines.
Important: Do not make a zero turn when the tines
are down. Turning with the tines down will result
in turf tearing.
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To stop, release the control lever (Figure 14).
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