Operating The Parking Brake; Operating The Throttle; Operating The Ignition Switch - Toro 74310 Operator's Manual

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
WARNING
The parking brake may not hold a machine parked
on a slope and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park the machine on slopes unless the
wheels are chocked or blocked.
Releasing the Parking Brake
Figure 9
Figure 10

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between the F
S positions (Figure
LOW
Always use the middle position when turning on the mower
deck and blower with the PTO-engagement lever.

Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the S
Note: When the engine starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to
start, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter
motor.
Note: You may need multiple attempts to start the
engine when you start it the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
engine.
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11).
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position
TART
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Figure 12
position to stop the
TOP
and
AST
(Figure 12).