Starting The Engine - Toro Power Max 38801 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 26).
3. Insert the ignition key all the way in (Figure 27).
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1. Ignition key
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Figure 26
Figure 27
4. Firmly push in the primer with your thumb as indicated
by the chart below, holding the primer in for a second
before releasing it each time (Figure 28).
Number of primes
3
4
6
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1
15
Temperature
0°F (-18°C) or above
-10°F to 0°F (-23°C to -18°C)
-10°F (-23°C) and below
Figure 28