Starting The Engine - Toro 38587 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the On position
(Figure 11).
2. Move the choke lever to the right (Figure 12 and
Figure 13).
1. Choke lever
1. Symbols on the choke lever indicating to move the choke
lever to the right to activate the choke.
3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in a for a second before releasing
it each time (Figure 14).
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Note: Remove your glove when you push in the
primer so that air cannot escape from the primer
hole.
Important: Do not use the primer or the
choke if the engine has been running as is hot.
Excessive priming may flood the engine and
prevent it from starting.
4. Connect a grounded extension cord to a power
source and the machine, and push the electric-start
button (model 38593 only) (Figure 15), or pull the
recoil start handle (Figure 16).
1. Electric-start button
Note: Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge extension
cord recommended for outdoor use that is not
longer than 50 feet (15 m).
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Figure 14
Figure 15