Stopping The Engine; Operating The Traction Drive - Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 826 OXE Operator's Manual

again). If the engine still does not start, take
the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for
service.
8. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet first
and then from the machine.
9. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes, move
the choke toward the Run position. Wait for the engine
to run smoothly before each choke adjustment.
CAUTION
If you leave the machine plugged into a
power outlet, someone can inadvertently start
the machine and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the machine.

Stopping the Engine

1. Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the
Stop position (Figure 34).
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the ignition key.
4. Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise
(Figure 35).
Figure 34
5. Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times. This helps prevent
the recoil starter from freezing up.

Operating the Traction Drive

CAUTION
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the
machine may move in the direction opposite of
what you intended, causing injury and/or property
damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary; refer to 9 Checking the
Traction Drive Operation (page 12) for more
information.
Important: If the machine moves when the traction
lever is in the released position, check the traction cable
(refer to Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable) or
take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for
service.
Important: To operate the traction drive, you must
operate the machine with the self-propel feature
engaged. Refer to Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel
Drive (page 14).
1. To engage the traction drive, squeeze the left hand
(traction) lever to the handgrip (Figure 36).
2. To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever.
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Figure 35
Figure 36