Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine; Using The Safety Interlock System - Toro 71228 Operator's Manual

3. Select a hole position so that the gage wheel is 3/8 in.
(10 mm) off of the ground for the height-of-cut to be
used (Fig. 7).
4. Insert the pin and secure it with the hairpin cotter.
5. Repeat the adjustment on the other gage wheels.

Starting the Engine

1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake
on page 14.
Note: The engine will not start unless you set the parking
brake or fully depress the clutch/brake pedal.
3. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengaged
(Fig. 8).
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Figure 8
1. Disengaged
2. Engaged
4. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 9).
Note: An engine that has been running and is warm may
not require step 4.
Figure 9
1. Choke
2. Fast
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3. Blade control (PTO) lever
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2
3
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3. Slow
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5. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start
position (Fig. 10). When the engine starts, release the
key.
Figure 10
1. Start
2. On
Important If the engine does not start after 30 seconds
of continuous cranking, turn the ignition key to Off and let
the starter motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting on page 41.
6. After the engine starts, slowly shift the throttle lever to
Fast (Fig. 9). If the engine stalls or hesitates, shift the
throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds. Then
shift the throttle lever to Fast. Repeat this as required.

Stopping the Engine

1. Shift the throttle lever to Fast (Fig. 9).
2. Turn the ignition key to Off and remove the ignition key
(Fig. 10).
Using the Safety Interlock
System
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety system is designed to prevent the engine from
starting unless:
The clutch/brake pedal is depressed.
The blade control (PTO) lever is in the Disengaged
position.
The safety system is designed to stop the engine if:
You rise from the seat when the clutch/brake pedal is
released.
You rise from the seat when the blade control (PTO)
lever is in the Engaged position.
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2
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3. Off