Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro 75969TE Operator's Manual

Operating the Ignition
Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 21).
Note:
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.
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 ignition key to shut off the engine.
Starting and Shutting Off
the Engine
position
TART
Starting the Engine
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1. Raise the roll bar up and lock it into place, sit on
the seat, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls to the N
position.
3. Engage the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
4. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position (Figure 22).
5. Move the throttle lever midway between the
S and F positions.
LOW AST
Figure 22
6. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 23).
Note:
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.
Note:
Additional starting cycles may be
required when starting the engine for the first
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EUTRAL LOCK
Engaging the
22).
position
TART
FF
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