Using The Fuel Shutoff Valve; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro GrandStand 74534TE Operator's Manual

Using the Fuel Shutoff Valve

The fuel shutoff valve is located behind the right side of the
operator cushion.
Close the fuel shutoff valve for transport, maintenance, and
storage (Figure 16).
Ensure the fuel shutoff valve is open when starting the engine.
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1. On position
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. Move the right motion-control lever to neutral locked
position.
4. Set the parking brake; refer to
Brake (page 18).
5. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the Off
position.
6. Move the throttle lever midway between the Slow and
Fast positions.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
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Figure 16
2. Off positon
Setting the Parking
7. Turn the ignition key to the Start position
When the engines starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to
start, allow a 15 second cool-down period between
attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can
burn out the starter motor.
Note: Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
1. Off position
2. Run position
20
Figure 17
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Figure 18
3. Start position
18).