Operating The Mower Blade Control Switch (Pto); Operating The Throttle; Operating The Choke - Toro 78922 Operator's Manual

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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)
Note: Engaging the blade control switch (PTO) with
the throttle position at half or less will cause excessive
wear to the drive belts.
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Disengaging the Blade Control Switch
(PTO)

Operating the Throttle

The throttle control can be moved between Fast and
Slow positions (Figure 15).
Always use the fast position when turning on the
mower deck with the blade control switch (PTO).

Operating the Choke

Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. If the engine is cold, use the choke to start the
engine.
2. Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the ignition switch (Figure 16).
3. Push down on the choke to disengage the choke
after the engine has started (Figure 16).
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