Operating The Power Take Off (Pto) - Toro 74266 Operator's Manual

Figure 12
1. Ignition switch
2. Off
Figure 13
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 in Engine
Maintenance , page 31.
1. Start the engine with the throttle in the Fast
position.
2. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the run position
(Figure 12).
3. Push the glow plug switch for 10 to 15 seconds.
The light will turn on.
4. Release the switch after 10 to 15 seconds. The light
will turn off.
5. Turn the key to the start position and the glow plug
indicator light will come back on. When the engine
starts, release the key.
3. Run
4. Start
2. Throttle—slow
Important: Use starting cycles of no more than
30 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the
starter motor.
Note: Do not use fuel left over from the summer.
Use only fresh winter grade diesel fuel.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake (Figure 14 ).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow
and fast positions (Figure 13 ).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to the off position (Figure 12).
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Remove the key to prevent possibility of someone
accidentally starting the machine before transporting
or storing machine.
6. Close the fuel selector valve before transporting or
storing the machine.
Important: Make sure that the fuel selector
valve is closed before transporting or storing
the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the
parking brake before transporting.
Important: Make sure to remove the key as
the fuel pump may run and cause the battery
to lose charge.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it
is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the PTO
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm up 5
to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
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