Operating The Ignition Switch; Using The Fuel-Shutoff Valve; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 74534 Operator's Manual

2. Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke before
using the ignition switch
3. Push down on the choke to disengage the choke after
the engine has started
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1. On position

Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the Start position
Note: When the engines starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage 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.
2. Turn the ignition key to the stop position to stop the
engine.
(Figure 13).
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2. Off position
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Figure 14

Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve

The fuel shut-off valve is located behind the right side of the
operator cushion.
Close the fuel shut-off valve for transport, maintenance, and
storage (Figure 15).
Ensure the fuel shut-off 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
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 15
2. Off positon
Setting the Parking
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