Operating The Throttle; Operating The Choke; Operating The Ignition Switch - Toro 74766 Operator's Manual

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between the F
S positions (Figure 17).
LOW
Always use the F position when turning on the mower
AST
deck with the blade-control switch (PTO).
Figure 17

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 the choke knob to engage the choke before
using the ignition switch
Note: Ensure that you fully engage the choke. You
may need to hold the knob up when you use the
ignition switch.
3. Push down the choke to disengage the choke after the
engine has started (Figure
and
AST
(Figure 18).
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1. O position
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Operating the Ignition
Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
Note: When the engine starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to
start, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter
motor.
Note: You may need multiple attempts to start the
engine when you start it the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
the engine.
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Figure 18
2. O position
FF
position (Figure
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Figure 19
position to shut off
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