Starting And Stopping The Engine; Operating The Power Take Off (Pto) - Toro 73542 Operator's Manual

Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal (Fig. NO TAG) down and hold it.
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Fig. NO TAG) up and
gradually take your foot off the brake pedal. The brake
pedal should stay down.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. NO TAG).
The parking brake lever should release.
2. Release the brake pedal.
Starting and Stopping
the Engine
Starting
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Push the brake pedal down.
Note: The engine will not start unless you push the brake
pedal down fully.
3. Push the PTO switch to the off position (Fig. 12).
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Figure 12
1. Throttle
2. Choke
4. Move the choke lever to the on position (if the engine
is cold) (Fig. 12).
5. Move the throttle lever halfway to the fast position
(Fig. 12).
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the start
position (Fig. 13).
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3. PTO switch
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Figure 13
1. Stop
2. Run with lights
7. When the engine starts, release the key.
Important Do not crank the engine continuously for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, allow a 60 second cool-down period between
starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can
burn out the starter.
8. After the engine starts, move the choke lever to the off
position (Fig. 12).
If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke lever
back to the on position for a few seconds. Then, move
the throttle lever to the desired setting. Repeat this as
required.
9. Allow the engine to warm up before using it.
Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow position (Fig. 12).
2. Allow the engine to run for a short time to cool down.
3. Turn the ignition key to the stop position (Fig. 13).
4. Remove both the ignition and KeyChoice
the equipment is not in use or unattended.
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) runs the various powered
attachments such as mowers, snowthrowers, and tillers.
If the ignition key is in the run or lights position and the
PTO is engaged, the PTO indicator light will be on. When
this light is on, it is a reminder: the implement is being
powered and the starter will not crank while the PTO is
engaged. Always turn off the PTO before getting off the
seat.
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3. Run
4. Start
keys when