Starting The Engine; Operating The Parking Brake (Smartpark ™ ); Operating The Blades; Stopping The Engine - Toro 74785 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

Important: Do not engage the starter for more than
10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a
60 second cool-down period between attempts. Failure
to follow these instructions can damage the starter
motor.
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Operating the Parking Brake
(SmartPark ™
The parking brake is activated electronically.
Engage the parking brake by one of the following actions:
•
Pressing the SmartPark
(Figure 5).
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The parking brake engages automatically when the
operator leaves the seat and the traction control pedal is
in the neutral position.
•
The parking brake automatically engages 5 to 6 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned to the Off position (if
not already engaged).
Disengage the parking brake by one of the following actions:
•
Tap the traction-control pedal forward or reverse.
•
Pressing the brake switch to the Off position

Operating the Blades

The blade control switch, represented by a power take-off
(PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the mower
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™ switch to the On position
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blades. This switch controls power to any attachments that
draw power from the engine, including the mower deck and
cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
Important: Do not engage the blades when parked in
tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can occur.
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle in the
Fast position.
Disengaging the Blades
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1. Power take-off (PTO) switch

Stopping the Engine

1. Disengage the blades by pushing the blade-control
switch to Off
2. Move the throttle lever to between the half and full
throttle position.
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3. Turn the ignition key to Off and remove the key.
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