Stopping The Engine; Driving The Machine - Toro 23515 Operation Manual

Figure 9
1. Fuel filter
3. Move the throttle control all the way forward to the
Choke position (Figure 9).
Note: Do not use the choke when the engine is warm.
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Figure 10
1. Throttle control
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to return to the
handle slowly.
5. When the engine starts, move the throttle control to
the Fast position.
Note: The throttle setting governs the maximum drive
speed of the aerator.
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2. Fuel valve—off position
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Stopping the Engine

1. Release the traction control lever and allow it to return
to neutral.
2. Move the throttle lever all the way rearward to stop
the engine.

Driving the Machine

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To move forward, press the control lever forward
(Figure 11). The further forward you push it, the faster
the machine will travel.
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To move in reverse, pull the control lever rearward
(Figure 11). The further forward you pull it, the faster
the machine will travel.
WARNING
The aerator tines are sharp and can puncture
your feet or other body parts.
Use extreme care when moving in reverse so
that you do not allow your feet to go close to the
tines. Watch for and avoid obstacles you could
trip over.
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To turn the machine, move slowly and press down on the
handles; turn the machine in the desired direction then
resume normal operation.
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To stop, release the control lever (Figure 11).
1. Forward
2. Neutral (Stop)
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Figure 11
3. Reverse