Operating The Choke; Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting The Engine - Toro TITAN HD 1500 Operator's Manual

Operating the Choke

Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. If the engine is cold, use the choke to start the
engine.
2. Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the ignition switch
3. Push down the choke knob to disengage the
choke after starting the engine
Figure 19
1. O position
N
Operating the Ignition
Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 20).
Note:
When the engine starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for
more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine
fails to start, wait 15 seconds between
attempts. Failure to follow these instructions
can burn out the starter motor.
Note:
You may need multiple attempts to start
the engine when you start it the first time after
the fuel system has been without fuel completely.
(Figure 19).
(Figure 19).
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2. O position
FF
position
TART
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
off the engine.

Starting the Engine

1. Raise the ROPS up, lock it into place, sit on the
seat, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls to N
position.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
4. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position (Figure
5. Move the throttle lever midway between the
S and F
LOW AST
24
Figure 20
position to shut
TOP
-
EUTRAL LOCK
Setting the
23).
17).
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