Starting The Engine - Toro PowerMax 826 O Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the
Engine Oil Level in Maintenance.
2. Turn the fuel shutoff valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise
to open it (Figure 21).
Figure 21
3. Insert the ignition key (Figure 22).
Figure 22
1. Ignition key
4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb 2 times
(15°F or -9°C or above) or 4 times (below 15°F or
-9°C), holding the primer in for a second before
releasing it each time (Figure 23).
5. Rotate the choke to the Choke position (Figure 24).
6. Move the throttle to the Fast position (Figure 25).
7. Start the machine pulling the recoil starter or pressing
the electric-starter button (only 38629) (Figure 26).
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Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25