Operating The Blades - Toro TimeCutter Z380 Operator's Manual

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Figure 7
Blade control switch--On 2. Blade control switch--Off
Move the throttle lever to Choke before
starting a cold engine (Figure 8).
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
cho_ng.
Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the
starter• When the engine starts, release the kex:
Important:
Do not engage the starter
for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the
engine fails to start, allow a 60 second
cool-down period between attempts.
Failure to follow these instructions can
burn out the starter motor.
After the engine starts, move the throttle
lever to Fast (Figure 8). If the engine stalls
or hesitates, move the throttle lever back to
Choke for a few seconds• Then move the
throttle lever to the desired setting• Repeat this
as required.
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Figure 8
I. Engine 3. Fast
2. Choke 4. Slow
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Figure 9
3. Start
4. Ignition
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 8).
2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade
control switch to Off (Figure 7).
3. Turn the iguition key to Off (Figure 9).
4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent
the possibility of someone accidentally starting
the machine before transporting or storing the
machine•
5. Close the fuel shut-off vah_e under the front
of the fuel tank before transporting or storing
the machine.
Important:
Make sure the fuel shut-off
valve is closed before transporting or
storing the machine, as fuel leakage may
occur.
Operating the Blades
The blade control switch, represented by a power
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages
power to the mower blades. This switch controls
power to any attachments that draw power from
the engine, including the mower deck and cutting
blades.
Engaging the Blades
1. Release pressure on the traction control levers
and place the machine in neutral•
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position•
3. Pull out on the blade control switch to engage
blades (Figure 10).
Figure 10
1. Blade control switch-On 2. Blade control switch-Off
Disengaging the Blades
Push the blade control switch to Off to disengage
the blades (Figure 10).
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