Operating The Throttle; Operating The Choke; Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro TITAN ZX4800 Operator's Manual

Operating the Throttle

The throttle control can be moved between the S
and F positions (Figure
AST
Always use the F position when turning on the
AST
mower deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).
Figure 12

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
3. Push down on the choke to disengage the choke
after the engine starts
Figure 13
1. O position
N
LOW
12).
(Figure 13).
(Figure 13).
2. O position
FF
Operating the Ignition
Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 14).
Note:
When the engines starts, release the key.
Note:
Additional starting cycles may be
required when starting the engine for the first
time after the fuel system has been without fuel
completely.
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2. Turn the ignition key to the S
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Start the engine as shown in
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important:
Do not engage starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start allow
a 15 second cool-down period between attempts.
Failure to follow these instructions can burn out
the starter motor.
Note:
If the fuel system was depleted of fuel—add
fuel to the machine and use additional starting cycles
when starting the engine.
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position
TART
Figure 14
position.
TOP
Figure 15.
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