Starting The Engine - Toro 02750 Operator's Manual

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Starting The Engine

WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Before
starting the engine check that;
- You have read and understood the Safety
Precautions section in this manual.
- The area is clear of bystanders.
- The cutterhead drive is disengaged.
- The parking brake is engaged.
- The travel control pedals are in neutral.
This machine is fitted with an Engine Start
Lockout, refer to OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLS.
Starting a cold engine: Set the throttle control
lever to approximately 70% full throttle.
Turn the ignition key to the 'ignition on' position
'I' and check that the engine oil pressure and bat-
tery charge warning lights illuminate.
Turn the ignition key to the 'preheat' position 'II'
and hold until the engine pre-heat indicator light
goes out.
Turn the ignition key to the 'start' position 'III'
and hold to crank the engine. As soon as the engine
starts release the ignition key back to position 'I'.
WARNING: PREVENT DAMAGE - When the
engine is operating all warning lights should
be 'off'. If a warning light illuminates, stop the
engine immediately and have the fault rectified
before restarting.
Starting a warm engine: Engine pre-heating is
unnecessary when restarting an engine which has
been stopped for a few minutes. Follow the cold
engine starting procedure without holding in
'preheat' position 'II'.
OPERATING THE MOWER
O
I
II
III
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1. Engine pre-heat indicator light
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