Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting And Shutting Off The Engine - Toro 74661 Operator's Manual

Operating the Ignition Switch

1. Turn the ignition key to the S
Note: When the engine starts, release the key.
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 when you start it the first time after the fuel
system has been without fuel completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to the S
the engine.
position (Figure
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position to shut off
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Starting and Shutting Off the
Engine
24).
Starting the Engine
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more 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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Shutting Off the Engine
1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade-control
switch to the O
2. Move the throttle lever to the F
3. Turn the ignition key to the O
the key.
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B
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position (Figure 23).
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position.
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position and remove
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