Stopping The Engine - Toro 38816 Operator's Manual

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Figure 26
1. Electric-starter button
2. Electric starter plug
Note: To use the electric starter, connect a power
cord to the electric starter plug first and then to a
power outlet.
Important: To prevent damaging the electric
starter, run it in short cycles (5 seconds maximum,
then wait one minute before trying to start it
again). If the engine still does not start, take
the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for
service.
8. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet first
and then from the machine.
9. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes, move
the choke toward the Run position. Wait for the engine
to run smoothly before each choke adjustment.
CAUTION
If you leave the machine plugged into a
power outlet, someone can inadvertently start
the machine and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the machine.
3. Recoil starter

Stopping the Engine

1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the
Stop position (Figure 27).
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the ignition key.
4. Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise
(Figure 28).
5. Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times. This helps prevent
the recoil starter from freezing up.
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Figure 27
Figure 28