Starting And Stopping - Toro ProLine 53040 Operator's Manual

Starting And Stopping

Before Starting The Engine
1. Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the Before
Operation section of this manual.
2. Rest the Hedge Trimmer on the ground.
3. Make sure the cutting blades are clear of
branches, shrubs, debris, etc.
4. Keep all bystanders, children and animals away
from the working area.
Cold Starting Procedure
The carburetors on Toro engines contain a choke
system. To start a "cold" engine properly, perform the
following procedure:
1. Pump the primer bulb at the bottom of the
carburetor until fuel can be seen flowing through
the fuel return line to the fuel tank (Fig. 5).
(Flowing fuel should be almost clear, not foamy
or full of bubbles.)
2. Move the choke lever to the closed (
and move the stop switch to the "ON" position
(Figs. 6 and 7).
3. Lock the throttle trigger in the fast-idle start
position, then pull the starter handle (Figs. 6
and 7).
4. After the engine starts, move the choke lever to
the open ( ) position, then squeeze and release
the throttle trigger to allow it to return to the idle
position (Figs. 6 and 7).
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If the engine stops running before you move the
choke lever to the open (
A. Go ahead and open the choke (Fig. 6).
B. Make sure the throttle trigger is set to the
fast-idle start position (Fig. 7).
C. Pull the starter handle until the engine starts
(Fig. 6).
Hot Restart
To start an engine that is already warmed up (hot
restart), or if the ambient temperature exceeds 68 F
(20 C):
1. Pump the primer bulb at the bottom of the
carburetor until fuel can be seen flowing through
the fuel return line to the fuel tank (Fig. 5).
2. Move the choke lever to the open (
and move the stop switch to the "ON" position
(Figs. 6 and 7).
3. Leave the throttle trigger in the idle position and
pull the starter handle (Figs. 6 and 7).
4. If the engine fails to start after three to four
pulls, follow the instructions in the Cold Starting
Procedure section above.
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If the engine fails to start after you follow the
above procedures, contact an authorized Toro
dealer.
To Stop The Engine:
1. Release the throttle trigger (Fig. 7).
2. Slide the stop switch to the "STOP" position
(Fig. 7).
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