Toro 39519 Operator's Manual page 23

Starting the Engine
1. Move the traction-control levers to the N
position and engage the parking brake; refer
to Traction-Control Levers (page 15)
Parking-Brake Handle (page
Note:
To start the engine, the parking brake
must be engaged. (It is not necessary for the
operator to be on the platform.)
2. Place the throttle lever midway between the
S and F positions; refer to
LOW AST
(page 16).
3. If the engine is cold, push the choke lever
forward to the O
N
(page 16).
Note:
If the engine is warm , pull the choke
lever to the O position.
FF
4. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the S
position; refer to
Note:
Release the key in the ignition switch as
soon as the engine starts.
Important:
Do not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten 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 motor
5. If the choke lever is in the O
move the lever toward the O
engine warms up.
Lowering the Tines
1. Set throttle lever to the M
Throttle Lever (page
2. Step on the tine-elevation switch to lower the
tines (Figure 16).
Figure 16
1. Tine-elevation switch
and
16).
Throttle Lever
position; refer to Choke Lever
Ignition Switch (page 16).
position, gradually
N
position as the
FF
position; refer to
IDWAY
16).
3. Stand on the switch and move the traction-control
levers forward to aerate
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Traction-Control Levers (page
4. Adjust the throttle for the working conditions;
refer to
Adjusting the Tine Down Pressure
Important:
all times.
Adjust the plug depth by rotating the tine pressure
control as follows:
Note:
First time use: set the tine pressure control
so that the tine-pressure gauge
24 bar (350 psi).
TART
1. Tine-pressure control
2. Tine-pressure gauge
•
Rotate the tine-pressure control
counterclockwise
the downward pressure in order to remove a
shorter plug.
•
Rotate the tine-pressure control clockwise
17) to increase downward pressure in order to
remove a longer plug.
Note:
Ideal plug depth is 7.6 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches).
Rotate the tine-pressure control to adapt to the soil
conditions.
Raising the Tines
To raise the tines, remove your foot from the
tine-elevation switch
Important:
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position.
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(Figure
Throttle Lever (page 16).
Keep the drive tires on the ground at
(Figure
Figure 17
3. Decrease pressure
(shorter plug)
4. Increase pressure (longer
plug)
(Figure 17) to decrease
(Figure 16).
The tines rotate when the
16); refer to
15).
17) indicates
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(Figure
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