Starting And Stopping The Engine; Operating Neutral Locks - Toro ProLine 30526 Operator's Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
2. Open the fuel valve.
Note: A cold weather staring kit has been incorporated to
assist engine starting in cold weather or when the unit has
not been run for a period of time.
To use cold start kit:
Grasp split ring (Fig. 19) on right side of machine,
pull ring and chain straight out from side of machine
and hook ring over control shield bolt.
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Figure 19
1. Split ring
After engine is started, pull chain straight out from
side of machine until ring can be removed from
shield bolt. Slowly release tension on chain.
3. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and move the speed
control lever to neutral.
4. Move the drive levers to neutral and set the neutral
locks.
5. Move the speed control lever to neutral.
6. Turn the ignition key to the Run position.
7. Move the throttle control midway between the Fast and
Slow positions before starting a cold engine.
8. Pull the choke knob out.
9. Grasp the recoil starter handle firmly and pull it out
until positive engagement results; then pull the handle
vigorously to start the engine. Allow the rope to recoil
slowly.
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2. Control shield bolt
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Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to "SLOW" (Fig. 20).
2. Move drive levers to neutral and set neutral locks.
3. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and move the speed
control lever to neutral.
4. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the
ignition key "OFF."
5. Turn the ignition key to "OFF" (Fig. 20).
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Figure 20
1. Throttle lever
Important
Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed
before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage may
occur.
Before storing machine, pull wire off spark plug(s) to
prevent possibility of accidental starting.

Operating Neutral Locks

Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine.
Chock or block wheels if it is left unattended.
Setting the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back.
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and move
them back (Fig. 21).
Releasing the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back.
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and move
them forward until in forward slot (Fig. 21).
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2. Ignition key