Starting The Engine; Operating The Blades - Toro 74389 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls
outward to the park position.
2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control
switch to Off (Figure 11).
1. Control panel
3. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a cold
engine (Figure 12).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
1. Control panel
2. Throttle/choke
lever—choke position
3. Choke
4. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter.
When the engine starts, release the key (Figure 13).
Figure 11
2. Blade control switch—Off
position
Figure 12
4. Fast
5. Continuous variable
setting
6. Slow
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.
1. Control panel
2. Ignition key—run position
3. Ignition key—start position 6. Start
5. After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to Fast
(Figure 12). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds. Repeat
this as required.

Operating the Blades

The blade control switch, represented by a power take-off
(PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the mower
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.
1. Release pressure on the motion control levers and
place the machine in neutral.
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position.
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the Fast position.
3. Pull up on the blade control switch to move it to the
On position and engage the blades (Figure 14).
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Figure 13
4. Off
5. Run