Operating The Mower Blade Control (Pto) - Toro 39488 Operator's Manual

1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle lever
5. Turn the ignition key to the start position to
energize the starter. When the engine starts, release
the key.
Note: Do not engage the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start,
allow for a 15 second cool-down period between
attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can
burn out the starter motor.
6. When engine starts, move the throttle control
between the fast and slow position and move the
choke lever to the off position. Allow the engine
to warm up and then move the throttle control to
the fast position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the motion control levers to neutral and move
the right side motion control lever into the neutral
lock position.
2. Move the throttle lever to slow (Figure 8).
3. If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let
the engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning
the engine off.
4. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to off.
Important: Make sure fuel shut off valve
is closed before transporting or storing the
machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Before
storing the machine, pull wire off spark plug(s)
to prevent possibility of accidental starting.
Figure 8
3. Choke
Operating the Mower Blade
Control (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) is used in conjunction
with the right side motion control lever to engage and
disengage the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage the mower blades, move the right side
motion control lever to the center, un-locked
position (Figure 9).
2. Pull the blade control switch (PTO) up and release
it while holding down the right side motion control
lever in the center, un-locked position.
1. Blade control switch (PTO) 3. Right motion control lever
2. Right side motion control
lever pushed down into the
center, un-locked position
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
The following are two options for disengaging the
mower blades.
• Push the blade control switch (PTO) down to the
off position.
• Move the motion control levers to neutral and move
the right side motion control lever into the neutral
lock position.
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Figure 9
in neutral lock position
4. Left motion control lever