Operating The Choke; Starting The Engine - Toro 72949 Operator's Manual

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 20
1. O position
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Starting the Engine

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 the first time after adding fuel to an empty fuel
system.
(Figure 20).
(Figure 20).
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2. O position
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Figure 21
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