Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro Z286E Operator's Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Note: This machine does not have a manual choke. This
machine is equipped with a electronic fuel injection (EFI)
system.
1. Sit on the seat and move the motion controls to neutral
locked position.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake, page 18.
3. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to off (Fig. 5).
4. Move the throttle control midway between the slow
and fast positions.
5. Turn ignition key to the start position. When engines
starts, release key.
Important Do not engage starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If engine fails to start allow 60 second
cool-down period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out starter motor.
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Figure 5
1. PTO—On
2. PTO—Off
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Figure 6
1. Throttle—Fast
2. Throttle—Slow
Stopping the Engine
1. Push the PTO to off (Fig. 6).
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow and
fast positions (Fig. 6).
3. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds (Fig. 7).
4. Turn the ignition key to off (Fig. 7).
5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
someone accidentally starting the machine before
transporting or storing machine.
6. Close fuel shut off valve, on front panel before
transporting or storing machine.
Important Make sure that the fuel shut off valve is
closed before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel
leakage may occur. Set the parking brake before
transporting. Make sure to remove the key as the fuel
pump may run and cause the battery to lose charge.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
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Figure 7
1. Off
2. Run
3. Start
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