Operating The Ignition Switch; Starting The Engine - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

Figure 19
Operating the Ignition
Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 20).
Note:
When the engines starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start, allow a 15 second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note:
You may need multiple attempts to start
the engine when you start it the first time after
the fuel system has been without fuel completely.
Figure 20
2. Turn the ignition key to shut off the engine.

Starting the Engine

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1. Raise the roll bar up and lock it into place, sit on
the seat, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls to the N
position.
3. Engage the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
4. Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position (Figure 21).
5. Move the throttle lever midway between the
S and F positions.
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Figure 21
6. Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure 22).
Note:
When the engines starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start allow a 15-second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note:
Additional starting cycles may be
required when starting the engine for the first
time after the fuel system has been without fuel
completely.
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EUTRAL LOCK
Engaging the
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TART
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