Operating The Power Take Off (Pto) - Toro 74408 Operator's Manual

5. Move the throttle control to the fast position before
starting a cold engine (Figure 11).
Figure 11
1. Choke on
2. Choke off
6. Turn the ignition key to Start. When the engines
starts, release the key (Figure 12).
Important: Do not engage starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If engine fails to
start allow 30 second cool-down period between
attempts. Failure to follow these instructions
can burn out starter motor.
Figure 12
1. Off
2. Run
7. After the engine starts, move the choke to off
(Figure 11). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move
the choke back to on for a few seconds, then move
the throttle lever to desired setting. Repeat this as
required.
Stopping the Engine
1. Push the PTO to the off position (Figure 10).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow
and fast positions (Figure 11).
3. Throttle slow
4. Throttle fast
3. Start
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to the off position and remove
the key (Figure 12).
5. Close the fuel shut off valve before transporting or
storing the machine (Figure 6).
Important: Make sure that the fuel shut off
valve is closed before transporting or storing
the machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Set the
parking brake before transporting. Make sure
to remove the key as the fuel pump may run
and cause the battery to lose charge.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it
is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the PTO
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm up 5
to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO.
2. While seated in the seat, release the pressure on the
traction control levers and place in neutral.
3. Place the throttle in the fast position.
Note: Engaging the PTO with the throttle at the
half or less position will cause excessive wear to the
drive belts.
4. Pull out on the power take off (PTO) switch to
engage it (Figure 13).
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