Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro TITAN MX5480 Operator's Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat (Figure 19) and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls outward to the neutral lock
position (Figure 19).
3. Set the parking brake (Figure 19); refer to Setting the
Parking Brake.
4. Move the blade control switch (PTO) to the Off
position (Figure 19).
5. Pull up on the Choke control before starting a cold
engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
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6. Turn the ignition key to the Start position (Figure 18).
When the engines starts, release the key.
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.
7. After the engine starts, push down on the Choke
control. If the engine stalls or hesitates, pull up on
the Choke control and let the engine run for a few
seconds. Then push down the Choke control. Repeat
as required.
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Figure 19
Note: If the fuel system was depleted of fuel—add
fuel to the machine and use additional starting cycles
when starting the engine.
1. Off
2. Run
Stopping the Engine
CAUTION
Children or bystanders can be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
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Figure 20
3. Start