Operating The Mower Blade-Control Switch (Pto); Operating The Throttle; Operating The Ignition Switch - Toro 74784 Operator's Manual

Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Figure 12
Note:
Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the F position (Figure
AST
Figure 13
Disengaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
Figure 14
13).

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between the F
and S positions
LOW
Always use the F
mower deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).
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Operating the Ignition
Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 16).
Note:
When the engines starts, release the key.
Important:
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start allow a 15 second cool-down period
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
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the fuel system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to shut off the engine.
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(Figure 15).
position when turning on the
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Figure 15
TART
Do not engage starter for more
Figure 16
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