Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74266 Operator's Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine in Normal Weather
1. Raise the ROPS up and lock into place, sit on the seat
and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls to the neutral locked
position.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to
Setting the Parking Brake (page 19).
4. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off
position (Figure 13).
5. Move the throttle lever to the middle position
(Figure 15).
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the run position
(Figure 14).
7. Push the glow plug switch for 10 seconds. The light
will turn on.
8. Release the switch after 10 seconds. The light will turn
off.
1. Hour meter
2. Ignition switch
3. Glow plug switch
4. Glow plug light
9. Turn the key to the start position and the glow plug
indicator light will come back on. When the engine
starts, release the key (Figure 14).
Figure 13
5. Engine Temperature light
6. Throttle control
7. PTO Switch
Important: Use starting cycles of no more than
30 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the
starter motor.
10. If the engine does not start immediately, move the
throttle control to fast and turn the key to the start
position.
Note: Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel
system has been completely without fuel.
1. Ignition switch
2. Off
1. Throttle—fast
Starting the Engine in Cold Weather
(Below 23°F or -5°C)
Use the correct engine oil for the starting temperature. Refer
to Servicing the Engine Oil (page 33).
1. Start the engine with the throttle in the Fast position.
2. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the run position
(Figure 14).
3. Push the glow plug switch for 10 to 15 seconds. The
light will turn on.
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Figure 14
3. Run
4. Start
Figure 15
2. Throttle—slow