Starting/Stopping The Engine - Toro 30631 Operator's Manual

Temperature Override Switch
Press and hold the override switch to start the engine
after a high-temperature shut down. Use it only for
emergency operation.
Glow Plug Indicator
When lit, indicates glow plugs are on (Fig. 11).
Key Switch
Three positions: OFF, ON/Preheat and START
(Fig. 11).
Throttle Control
Use the throttle (Fig. 11) to operate the engine at
different speeds. Moving the throttle forward
increases engine speed—FAST; moving it backward
decreases engine speed—SLOW. The throttle
regulates the speed of the cutter blades or other
implement components and, with the traction pedal,
controls the traction unit's ground speed.
Seat Adjusting Lever
To adjust the standard seat, push the lever (Fig. 12)
backward and slide the seat to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in place. The
suspension seat may be adjusted forward or rearward
by pulling out the lever at the left side of the seat,
sliding the seat to the desired position, and releasing
the lever. The weight adjustment knob may be
adjusted for any operator's comfort.
Figure 12
1. Seat adjusting lever
1
18

Starting/Stopping the Engine

Important
The fuel system must be bled if any of
the following situations have occurred.
A. Initial start up of a new machine.
B. The engine has ceased running due to lack of
fuel.
C. Maintenance has been performed on fuel system
components; i.e., filter replaced, separator
serviced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding the Fuel System.
1. Set the parking brake, put the power take-off
switch in the OFF position and the lift lever in
the TRANSPORT or FLOAT position. Remove
your foot from the traction pedal and make sure it
is in neutral.
2. Move the throttle control to the
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON/Preheat position.
An automatic timer will control preheat for 10
seconds. After preheat, turn the key to the
START position. CRANK THE ENGINE FOR
NO LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. Release the
key when the engine starts. If additional preheat
is needed, turn the key to the OFF position then
to the ON/preheat position. Repeat the process as
needed.
4. Run the engine at idle speed or partial throttle
until it warms up.
Note: Move the throttle to the
when restarting a warm engine.
5. When the engine is started for the first time, or
after an engine oil change, or overhaul of the
engine, transmission or axle, operate the machine
in forward and reverse for one or two minutes.
Also operate the lift lever and power take-off
lever to assure all parts operate correctly. Turn
the power steering wheel to the left and right to
check steering response. Then shut the engine off
and check fluid levels, check for oil leaks, loose
1 ⁄ -throttle
2
1 ⁄ -throttle position
2