Operating The Key Switch; Starting The Engine; Shutting Off The Engine - Toro TimeCutter HD MyRide Operator's Manual

Operating the Key Switch

1. Turn the key to the S
Note:
When the engine starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage the starter motor
for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the
engine fails to start, wait 10 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.
Figure 21
2. Turn the key to the S
engine.
position (Figure 21).
TART
position to shut off the
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Starting the Engine

Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter
motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the
starter motor. If the engine fails to start, wait 10
seconds before operating the engine starter again.
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Shutting Off the Engine

1. Disengage the blades by moving the
blade-control switch to the O
18).
2. Engage the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
3. Move the throttle control to the F
4. Turn the key to the O
the key.
22
Figure 22
position
FF
Engaging the
20).
position.
AST
position and remove
FF
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