Shutting Off The Engine; Operating The Traction Drive - Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 926 OXE Operator's Manual

Shutting Off the Engine

1. Move the throttle to the S
the S position
TOP
The engine can also be stopped by pulling the ignition
key outward to the middle position.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the ignition key to prevent accidental starting.
4. Close the fuel-shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise
(Figure 31).
5. Pull the recoil-start handle 3 or 4 times.
Note: This helps prevent the recoil starter from
freezing up.
position, and then to
LOW
(Figure 30) to shut off the engine.
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Figure 30
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Figure 31

Operating the Traction Drive

CAUTION
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the
machine may move in the direction opposite of
what you intended, causing injury and/or property
damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary; refer to
Operation of the Traction Drive (page 10)
information.
Important: If the machine moves when the traction
lever is in the released position, check the traction cable;
refer to Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable
(page 20) or take the machine to an Authorized Service
Dealer for service.
Important: To operate the traction drive, you must
operate the machine with the self-propel feature
engaged. Refer to Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel
Drive.
1. To engage the traction drive, squeeze the left (traction)
lever to the handgrip
2. To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever.
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9 Checking the
for more
(Figure 32).
Figure 32