Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 30411 Operator's Manual

Cruise Control (Optional)
The cruise control (Fig. 26) sets the speed of the machine.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge (Fig. 26) indicates the level of fuel in the
tank.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (Fig. 26) shows the total hours that the
machine has been operated.
Temperature Override Switch
Press and hold the reset switch (Fig. 26) to start the engine
after high temperature shut down. Use only for emergency
operation.
Audible Alarm
The alarm (Fig. 26) is activated when the low engine oil
pressure light illuminates or the high coolant temperature
light illuminates.
Alarm Silence Switch
This switch (Fig. 26) shuts off the audible alarm.
Throttle Control
Move the control (Fig. 26) forward to increase the engine
speed and rearward to decrease the speed.
Power Point
The power point (Fig. 26) is used to power optional
electrical accessories.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Important The fuel system must be bled if any of the
following situations have occurred:
• Initial start up of a new machine
• The engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
• Maintenance has been performed upon the fuel system
components.
Refer to Bleeding the Fuel System, page 27.
1. Ensure that the parking brake is set. Remove your foot
from the traction pedal and ensure that it is in neutral.
2. Move the throttle control to the mid idle position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the Run position. The glow
indicator will light.
4. When the glow indicator dims, turn the ignition key to
the Start position. Release the key immediately when
the engine starts and allow it to return to the Run
position. Move the throttle control to the desired
position. Allow engine to warm up at mid speed without
load.
Important
Do not run the starter motor more than 15
seconds at a time or premature starter failure may result. If
the engine fails to start after 15 seconds, turn the key to the
Off position, recheck the controls and procedures, wait 15
additional seconds, and repeat the starting procedure.
When the temperature is less than 20°F (–7°C), preheat
glow plugs twice prior to initial cranking attempt. The
starter motor can be run for 30 seconds on then 60 seconds
off for 2 attempts.
5. When the engine is started for the first time, or after an
overhaul of the engine, transmission, or axle, operate
the machine in forward and reverse for one or two
minutes. Also operate the lift lever and PTO lever to
ensure proper operation of all parts. Turn the steering
wheel to the left and right to check steering response.
Then shut the engine off and check for oil leaks, loose
parts, and any other noticeable difficulties.
Caution
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving parts to
stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts, and
other malfunctions.
6. To stop the engine, move the throttle control backward
to the Slow position, move the PTO lever to the Off
position, set the parking brake, and rotate the ignition
key to Off. Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
Important Allow engine to idle for 5 minutes before
shutting it off after a full load operation. Failure to do so
may lead to turbo–charger trouble.
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