Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 73429 Operator's Manual

Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. 3). The
parking brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the brake pedal.
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Figure 3
1. Brake pedal
Starting and Stopping
the Engine
Starting
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the
Parking Brake, page 10.
3. Move the PTO (power take off) to disengage
(Fig. 4).
4. Move the gear shift lever to "N" neutral; refer to
Selecting Ground Speeds, page 16.
5. Move the choke lever to "ON" (Fig. 4).
Note: An engine that has been running and is
warm may not require step 5.
6. Move throttle lever to "FAST" (Fig. 5).
7. Depress the clutch.
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2. Parking brake lever
8. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in
the "START" position (Fig. 7). When the engine
starts, release the key.
IMPORTANT: If the engine does not start
after 30 seconds of continuous cranking, turn
the ignition key to "OFF" and let the starter
motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting, page 38.
9. After the engine starts, move the choke lever to
"OFF" (Fig. 5). If the engine stalls or hesitates,
move the choke lever back to "ON" for a few
seconds. Then move the throttle lever to desired
setting. Repeat this as required.
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Figure 4
1. PTO—Disengaged
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Figure 6
1. Fast
2. Slow
Operation
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Figure 5
1. Choke–On
2. Choke–Off
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Figure 7
1. Off
2. Lights
3. Run
4. Start
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