Operating The Throttle; Operating The Choke; Starting The Engine - Toro 77281 Operator's Manual

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between F
S positions (Figure
LOW
Always use the F position when engaging the PTO.
AST
Figure 24

Operating the Choke

Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the key switch
2. Push down the choke knob to disengage the
choke after the engine has started
Figure 25
1. O position
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AST
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2. O position
FF

Starting the Engine

and Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important:
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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Do not engage the starter for more
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